Houston Mayor John Whitmire has decided to limit the city's cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after Democrats won key elections in Texas. His new executive order directs the Houston Police Department to only contact ICE for serious crimes involving illegal immigrants with ICE warrants, while those arrested for nonviolent offenses will be cited and released. Whitmire cited public safety and resource allocation as reasons for this change, emphasizing the need for trust within the community.
Key facts
- Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced reduced cooperation with ICE.
- The decision follows Democratic victories in Texas elections.
- The new policy limits ICE contact to serious crimes with warrants.
- Nonviolent offenders will be cited and released without ICE contact.
- Whitmire aims to enhance public safety and community trust.
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