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Trump says ICE traffic stops should continue, despite recent killings in Texas and Maine
By Stephanie Koithan at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
President Donald Trump praised Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in a Wednesday social media post and contradicted his own administration by calling for the agency’s traffic stops to continue, despite its agents being involved in recent slayings in Houston and Maine. “The men and women of...
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Why this matters in The San Antonio
In San Antonio, where the city's proximity to the US-Mexico border makes immigration a pressing concern, Trump's comments are likely to resonate deeply. The call to continue ICE traffic stops, despite the controversy surrounding recent killings, will undoubtedly be met with a mix of support and outrage from local residents. For many in Bexar County, the issue of immigration enforcement is personal, with families and communities affected by ICE actions. As the city navigates its own relationship with federal immigration authorities, Trump's stance may exacerbate existing tensions between local law enforcement and immigrant communities. The San Antonio area's unique cultural and geographic context makes it a crucial testing ground for the administration's immigration policies, and the community will be watching closely to see how Trump's comments impact local ICE operations and community relations.
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Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
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