Source: Fox News
Summary
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Houston city officials over a “sanctuary” ordinance that limits cooperation with ICE. The ordinance, passed by a 12-5 vote, ended a police policy requiring officers to wait for ICE to arrive if a suspect had an immigration warrant. Paxton argues the ordinance violates state law and makes communities less safe. Houston Mayor John Whitmire and city council members are named as defendants. The lawsuit comes after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to freeze public safety funding if Houston moves forward with the ordinance.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Houston city officials, citing state law. Houston Mayor John Whitmire responds, calling the lawsuit “unfortunate” and “partisan.” Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to freeze public safety funding. The city council reschedules a meeting after Abbott extends the deadline for response. The ordinance, meant to limit cooperation with ICE, becomes a focal point for the dispute. The sequence of events follows a familiar script, with each side playing its expected role.
Author: Evan Null
