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Residents press Houston mayor and council for clarity after reports of ICE activity; mayor says HPD not participating in federal enforcement
Summary
Residents from Gulfton and other neighborhoods asked city leaders to clarify whether Houston Police Department or other local agencies will assist in federal immigration enforcement; Mayor John Whitmire and council members said HPD is not participating in federal deportation actions and urged community leaders to reassure residents.
Residents from Gulfton and other neighborhoods urged city leaders to provide clear information after reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity raised fears that deterred residents from attending community events.
Tammy Rodriguez, a Gulfton resident and activist, asked what role the Houston Police Department, Metro PD, or Homeland Security would play in responding to a rumored executive order and recent reports of agents in neighborhoods. She said…
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