Houston police directed to limit immigration enforcement cooperation
World · 7 November 2026
Written by AI from multiple news reports
Houston Mayor John Whitmire signed an order limiting police cooperation with immigration agents on Friday, November 6.
Police will contact Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) only after arrests for crimes punishable by jail. They can also contact ICE over administrative warrants signed by senior ICE officials.
Traffic stops and tickets will not lead to ICE contact. Suspected immigration status alone cannot justify contacting ICE, holding someone longer or arresting them.