Texas Governor Clashes With Houston Over Immigration Enforcement
Texas Governor Greg Abbott threatens to cut $110 million in funding from the Houston Police Department over a dispute regarding the city's immigration policies.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has threatened to cut $110 million in funding from the Houston Police Department over a dispute regarding the city's immigration enforcement policies. The move comes after the Houston City Council voted to limit cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.
The ordinance, which was sponsored by Council Member Leticia Plummer, prohibits Houston police officers from inquiring about someone's immigration status or referring them to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unless they have committed a serious crime. Plummer accused Abbott of
Source: The New York Times
