Immigration

After the election, Whitmire unveils changes to Houston Police ICE contacts


Days after Democrats’ sweeping midterm election wins, Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced changes to how Houston police cooperate with ICE. The new guidance keeps notifications in place for suspects arrested on jailable offenses but ends ICE contact in certain citation-only traffic stops. Whitmire says the policy follows city ordinances and state law while emphasizing public safety and bipartisan cooperation with state leaders.