Protesters in Houston gather to call for an end to aggressive immigration enforcement measures.
Houston is experiencing a sharp rise in immigration enforcement with 2,460 orders for removal issued in just one month. The recent actions by ICE have sparked protests, as advocates criticize collaboration with local law enforcement, which they believe jeopardizes community trust. Demonstrations have erupted across the city and nationwide, calling for an end to mass deportations and challenging ICE’s aggressive tactics. As proposed legislation seeks to further entrench these measures, local leaders and advocates continue to voice concerns about the treatment of immigrants within the enforcement system.
Houston, Texas, has witnessed a significant rise in immigration enforcement, with the Harris County immigration court ordering the removal of 2,460 immigrants in March, the highest number reported in the United States. Recent reports from the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) reveal that immigration enforcement is more aggressive in Southern states, particularly in Texas, where Democratic-leaning cities are intensifying their collaboration with federal immigration authorities.
In a weeklong operation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in early May, over 500 individuals were arrested. Furthermore, an additional 140 arrests were reported later in the month. These actions have drawn criticism from immigration advocates who argue that ICE’s collaboration with local law enforcement undermines community trust and public safety.
Senate Bill 8, awaiting approval from Governor Greg Abbott, is poised to further mandate cooperation between Texas law enforcement and federal immigration agencies, elevating concerns among local activists. Recent troubling reports indicate that some immigration court cases in Houston are being exploited by ICE agents, who have taken individuals into custody immediately after their asylum applications are dismissed.
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