Houston mayor says city police will limit cooperation with ICE
Houston Mayor John Whitmire said Friday the city will limit its cooperation with federal immigration authorities and refer only immigrants who "pose a danger" to ICE.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire said on Friday that the city will limit its cooperation with federal immigration authorities. He called it "a new model" of immigration enforcement.
Whitmire said the city would focus on immigrants who "pose a danger." He said it would not target people who are working, going to school or tending to family life.
The Guardian reports the announcement follows Democratic gains in Texas, including the governor's seat. It says Democrats won power in the state for the first time in decades.
PBS NewsHour describes Houston as the fourth-largest city in the country. It says the policy is among the first steps to restrict ICE operations since the Democrats' strong showing in Tuesday's midterm elections.
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- The GuardianHouston to limit police cooperation with federal immigration authoritiesFri, Nov 6, 2:29 PM EST
- PBS NewsHourWATCH: 'Elections matter.' Houston mayor limits police cooperation with ICEFri, Nov 6, 3:51 PM EST
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