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Mayor Whitmire limits HPD contacts with ICE through executive order

Houston Mayor John Whitmire signed an executive order on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, changing the Houston Police Department's policy on contacting federal immigration authorities. Under the new policy, HPD will contact ICE on…

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