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After contentious debate, Houston City Council passes ordinance limiting when HPD can call ICE
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· April 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The ordinance specifically limits when the Houston Police Department can call ICE.
A recent development in Houston has seen the city council pass an ordinance related to the Houston Police Department's interactions with ICE. The decision came after a contentious debate among council members. The ordinance specifically limits when the Houston Police Department can call ICE.
Details of the ordinance and its implications are available from KHOU Houston. For more information on this development, readers can refer to the source, which provides further details on the ordinance and the debate surrounding its passage.
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Category: government Published: April 8, 2026 Source: KHOU Houston Reading time: 1 min
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