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Houston changes ICE Policy as DHS warns of community safety risks

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On November 6, 2026, Houston Mayor John Whitmire issued an executive order directing the Houston Police Department (HPD) to limit its cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The policy shift—announced just days after a historic wave of Democratic wins in Texas—sparked instant conservative backlash and widespread media criticism labeling the choice as an "unbelievable" retreat on border security.

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