Houston Mayor Delays Key Vote on HPD-ICE Policy Amid State Pressure and Lawsuit

Houston Mayor John Whitmire delayed a council vote to repeal a new city policy limiting local police involvement in federal immigration enforcement. This comes as Governor Abbott threatened to cut $110 million in state grants and Attorney General Paxton filed a lawsuit, alleging the policy violates Texas's SB 4 law. The delay aims to secure enough votes to repeal the policy at a regular meeting, highlighting a significant state versus local power struggle over immigration enforcement.