Houston Backs Down On ICE Policy After GOP Gov. Abbott's Threat Ahead Of World Cup
Published on April 23, 2026.
Houston, Texas, has amended an ordinance that restricts police cooperation with federal immigration authorities after the Texas governor threatened to withhold $114 million in public safety funds. The amendment, passed by the city council, removes an explicit bar on the practice of giving federal agents 30 minutes to pick up individuals named in deportation warrants. The change is seen as a step towards the right direction for the hardline immigration crackdown under President Donald Trump's administration. The ACLU has criticized the move, claiming it violates free speech and due process rights and creates an unsafe environment for minorities.
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