Houston limits cooperation with ICE immigration agents: "Initiating healing process"

Houston, Texas, is limiting its cooperation with ICE following the midterm elections, as announced by Mayor John Whitmire. This decision aims to initiate a healing process and reduce fear in the community. Local police will no longer contact ICE for individuals with only administrative immigration orders unless they are arrested for serious crimes. Whitmire emphasized the need for federal immigration reform and better training for ICE agents. The move comes after significant Democratic gains in Texas elections, including the election of Gina Hinojosa as the first Democratic governor since 1995. ICE criticized the mayor's decision, claiming it protects criminals and undermines law enforcement efforts.