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He spoke against policies perceived as lenient on undocumented immigrants, citing several instances of Houston police officers killed by individuals with prior criminal records and alleged illegal status.
Council Meeting (April 7, 2026 &Amp; April 8, 2026) - Apr 7, 2026→He spoke about immigration policy and economic stimulus, suggesting that those who dislike America should return to their home countries, while respecting the hard work and ethics of immigrants.
Council Meeting (April 7, 2026 &Amp; April 8, 2026) - Apr 7, 2026→Expressed worry about children becoming fearful of law enforcement due to police working with ICE and the potential impact on schools.
Council Meeting (February 24, 2026 &Amp; February 25, 2026) - Feb 24, 2026→Asked the council to protect immigrants, remove HPD from non-safety traffic stops, and avoid sending non-violent individuals into for-profit prison systems.
Asked the city council to minimize cooperation with ICE by suspending non-safety traffic stops, citing concerns about civil and human rights violations.
Council Meeting (February 24, 2026 &Amp; February 25, 2026) - Feb 24, 2026→Spoke out against policies that subject neighbors to fear of detention or deportation, regardless of accent or appearance, citing ICE/DHS abuses.
Council Meeting (February 24, 2026 &Amp; February 25, 2026) - Feb 24, 2026→Implored HPD to abstain from non-safety traffic stops and end collaboration with ICE, calling it cruel and destructive to families and society.
Council Meeting (February 24, 2026 &Amp; February 25, 2026) - Feb 24, 2026→As executive director of People's Council and daughter of immigrants, she highlighted how traffic stops can lead to death and urged an end to non-safety stops.
Council Meeting (February 24, 2026 &Amp; February 25, 2026) - Feb 24, 2026→Urged the council to be proactive in protecting immigrants' rights and to untangle HPD's alliance with ICE to ensure safety and dignity for all Houstonians.
Council Meeting (February 24, 2026 &Amp; February 25, 2026) - Feb 24, 2026→As a nurse and native Houstonian, she expressed concern about the city's energy and patients' fear, urging the council to listen and act on concerns about HPD and ICE.
Council Meeting (February 24, 2026 &Amp; February 25, 2026) - Feb 24, 2026→Expressed concern about the trauma experienced by immigrant communities and law enforcement due to collaboration with ICE.
Council Meeting (February 24, 2026 &Amp; February 25, 2026) - Feb 24, 2026→Urged the council to limit cooperation with ICE, advocating for compassion, justice, and humanity in decisions regarding immigrants.
Council Meeting (February 24, 2026 &Amp; February 25, 2026) - Feb 24, 2026→Urged the council to remove HPD from non-safety traffic stops and end collaboration with ICE, stating that being undocumented is not a criminal offense.
Council Meeting (February 24, 2026 &Amp; February 25, 2026) - Feb 24, 2026→Expressed disgust at the city ignoring the people's will, urging an end to HPD collaboration with ICE and non-safety traffic stops.
Council Meeting (February 24, 2026 &Amp; February 25, 2026) - Feb 24, 2026→As a 16-year-old student, she pleaded with the council to revise HPD General Order 500-05 to remove the mandatory ICE contact during non-safety stops.
Council Meeting (February 24, 2026 &Amp; February 25, 2026) - Feb 24, 2026→As an Afro-Latina woman and priest, she spoke about the fear non-safety traffic stops and ICE collaboration create, asking the council to pass an ordinance ending them.
Council Meeting (February 24, 2026 &Amp; February 25, 2026) - Feb 24, 2026→Urged the council to end non-safety traffic stops, stating they harm the community, waste tax dollars, and disproportionately affect black and brown communities.
Council Meeting (February 24, 2026 &Amp; February 25, 2026) - Feb 24, 2026→As a civil rights attorney, she described the "horrors" of non-safety traffic stops, stating they escalate situations and violate rights.
Council Meeting (February 24, 2026 &Amp; February 25, 2026) - Feb 24, 2026→Asked HPD to diminish or eradicate non-safety traffic stops due to their link with ICE and the potential for non-compliance with proper documentation.
Council Meeting (February 24, 2026 &Amp; February 25, 2026) - Feb 24, 2026→Reflected on her ancestors' hard lives and questioned how Houston wants to be remembered in relation to its immigrant communities.
Council Meeting (February 24, 2026 &Amp; February 25, 2026) - Feb 24, 2026→Blue city in a red state: Houston fights Texas over ICE cooperation Washington Examiner
Revised HPD-ICE policy allows city police to hold people ‘reasonable amount of time’ Houston Public Media
Houston City Council revises HPD-ICE policy change after threat from Texas governor Houston Public Media
Fact check: Greg Abbott’s Houston ICE policy warning leaves out key details Houston Chronicle
Gov. Greg Abbott threatens $200 million in funding from major Texas cities over ICE policies The Texas Tribune
Special city council meeting to discuss Houston police immigration policy postponed, Mayor John Whitmire says ABC13 Houston
Gov. Abbott says Houston will have to pay back $110M if immigration ordinance isn’t repealed FOX 26 Houston
Greg Abbott eyes other Texas cities' ICE policies after threatening Houston Houston Chronicle
Texas cities try to address citizen anger over immigration crackdown without riling state leaders Houston Public Media
Houston in showdown with state over immigration ordinance The Texas Tribune