Houston Mayor John Whitmire has signed an order changing how the Houston Police Department handles ICE-related warrant checks.
Whitmire cited community fears and changes in Texas leadership as reasons for the change.
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Houston's mayor has signed an order changing the police department's approach to ICE-related warrant checks.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has signed an order changing how the Houston Police Department handles ICE-related warrant checks.
Whitmire cited community fears and changes in Texas leadership as reasons for the change.
Written by The Alamo Republican from KENS 5’s reporting, using only the facts in it. KENS 5’s own headline: “Whitmire signs order changing how Houston police cooperate with ICE”
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