HOUSTON – Houston Mayor John Whitmire is pushing again on those that’ve instructed HPD officers have been ordered to co-operate with ICE brokers taking undocumented residents into custody for deportation.
Houston Mayor pushing again saying HPD isn’t concerned in immigration enforcement
What they’re saying:
Talking at size to Metropolis Council, the Mayor mentioned HPD officers don’t ask for immigration standing after they encounter residents within the area or throughout site visitors stops as a matter of longstanding coverage.
“We’re the Houston Police Division. We implement State and Metropolis Legal guidelines, not immigration, not ICE,” mentioned Whitmire.
As for “cooperating” with federal ICE brokers, the mayor says that usually solely happens when a warrant for a legal suspect is introduced to HPD.
Houston Police Officer’s Union President Doug Griffith additionally appeared earlier than Council to each affirm and increase upon the coverage.
“If they’re wished by any company, irrespective of who it’s, I do not care if its Galveston County, Ft. Bend County, Montgomery County, Houston or Harris County, no matter it’s, then now we have to contact that company and see if they need them and this additionally goes for ICE or the FBI or anybody else,” mentioned Griffith.
Council Member Joaquin Martinez reported that an undocumented neighbor and not using a legal historical past had not too long ago been arrested and deported to El Salvador.
“What ICE is doing is disgusting,” mentioned Martinez.
The Supply: Houston Metropolis Council assembly
