From Texastribune · · 40s
Houston Mayor Limits Police ICE Cooperation
Houston Mayor John Whitmire orders police to stop working with immigration officers during traffic stops to reduce community fear.
In brief
Houston Mayor John Whitmire orders police to stop working with immigration officers during traffic stops to reduce community fear. Houston Mayor John Whitmire directed police to limit cooperation with ICE during traffic stops to reduce community fear and anxiety. Originally reported by Texastribune.
Quick answers
- Why This Change?
- Whitmire said this move reduces community fear and anxiety, knowing elections matter.
- What is the key takeaway from Houston Mayor Limits Police ICE Cooperation?
- Houston Mayor John Whitmire directed police to limit cooperation with ICE during traffic stops to reduce community fear and anxiety.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire
Houston Mayor John Whitmire directed police to limit cooperation with immigration officers during traffic stops.
“i do this to begin a healing process, reduce fear and anxiety across our community”
Why This Change?
Whitmire said this move reduces community fear and anxiety, knowing elections matter.
“i also do this knowing that elections matter”
Background Context
This follows months after Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to withhold state funding over Houston’s past restrictions on ICE cooperation.
In short
Houston Mayor John Whitmire directed police to limit cooperation with ICE during traffic stops to reduce community fear and anxiety.
