The mayor of Houston has instructed the city's police department to reduce its cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This directive specifically includes ceasing the practice of alerting ICE during routine traffic stops.
This move follows similar calls from leaders in Austin, who are urging police to revise immigration enforcement policies ahead of new state leaders taking office. The Department of Homeland Security has criticized the Houston mayor's decision, labeling the officials involved as "sanctuary politicians."
The decision by the Houston mayor to limit cooperation with ICE comes after recent political shifts in Texas. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
