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ACLU of Texas Comments on Houston City Council Vote Repealing Houston’s Immigration Ordinance

HOUSTON — Houston City Council voted Wednesday 13 – 4 to approve Item 11 on the Council agenda. The ordinance is an effective repeal of Proposition A and may allow for increased collaboration between ICE and the Houston Police Department.

ACLU of Texas Rebukes New Language That Would Repeal Houston's Immigration Ordinance

The language for Item 11 on the Houston City Council agenda was released Tuesday regarding Houston's immigration ordinance. There will be a vote Wednesday on the future of the ordinance.

ACLU of Texas Responds to Gov. Greg Abbott’s Threat to Pull Funding from Houston Police Over ICE Policy

HOUSTON — The governor's office said Monday that the state would withhold $110 million in public safety funding from the City of Houston — which includes funding for the Houston Police Department — unless the City of Houston repeals a newly passed city ordinance by April 20.