Immigrant Rights Groups Raise Concerns Over HPD Cooperation with ICE in Houston
KHOU 11December 5, 20252 min495 views
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- π¨ Immigrant rights groups are expressing growing concerns that the Houston Police Department (HPD) is cooperating too closely with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- π£οΈ Speakers at a city council meeting stated that many immigrants, even those legally present, are afraid to report crimes due to this alleged cooperation.
Mayor's Stance and City Councilwoman's Support
- ποΈ Mayor John Whitmire reiterated that the city is not ICE and focuses on local issues, but stated that anyone breaking the law in Houston will be held accountable.
- π¬ City Councilwoman Tiffany Thomas highlighted the contributions of immigrant communities and her past efforts to support them through "know your rights" workshops.
Impact on Community Trust and Safety
- π Speakers questioned a reported thousand percent increase in ICE calls originating from HPD, suggesting it erodes community trust.
- π The alleged collaboration is seen as shattering the trust needed for people to report crimes and for witnesses to come forward, ultimately making Houston less safe.
- β οΈ Personal stories were shared, including an instance where a woman claims ICE arrested her while she was trying to report her own abuse.
- π§ Fear extends to basic activities, with concerns about children not being brought to school due to the collaboration with ICE.
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