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Houston police worked with ICE on at least 103 occasions since April, report shows
By Texas Tribune, Alejandro Santos Cid at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 17, 2026
· 4 min read
Houston police worked with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on at least 103 occasions since April, according to the first report required by the Houston City Council to measure cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. The quarterly immigration report,...
Key takeaway Immigration and Customs Enforcement on at least 103 occasions since April, according to the first report required by the Houston City Council to measure cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
In San Antonio , the Houston police report's findings raise questions about the potential for similar cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. As the report shows, nearly half of the interactions between HPD and ICE began with traffic stops, a common occurrence in any major city, including San Antonio. The fact that 91 of the 103 individuals involved were Hispanic highlights the potential impact on San Antonio's own large Hispanic community. Council member Alejandra Salinas's concerns about HPD's role in immigration enforcement may resonate with San Antonio residents, who may wonder if their own police department could be used in a similar manner. The report's release may prompt San Antonio's city council to consider similar measures to track cooperation between local law enforcement and ICE, ensuring transparency and accountability in the city's own public safety practices.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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