A Texas mayor has announced plans to restrict local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, emphasizing that only individuals deemed a threat will be referred to authorities. The shift follows Democrats regaining control of the governor’s office after a long period out of power. Officials aim to prioritize public safety while protecting undocumented residents engaged in daily activities like work, education, and family life. The move signals a potential change in how immigration policies are implemented at the state level.
Mayor said only immigrants that ‘pose a danger’ would be referred to ICE, after Democrats gain control of governor’s seatThe mayor of Houston on Friday said the city would limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities, heralding “a new model” of immigration enforcement after Democrats won power in Texas for the first time in decades.Houston’s mayor, John Whitmire, said the city would go after immigrants “that pose a danger, not those that are going about their family business, work and education”. Continue reading...
