Texas Governor Greg Abbott has threatened to withhold nearly $200 million in public safety funding from Houston, Dallas, and Austin over their police immigration policies.
Abbott demands the cities repeal ordinances limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities, warning they must repay grants and still fully fund police if they refuse.
City leaders argue their policies comply with state law and protect constitutional rights, while the dispute could impact services, World Cup preparations, and public safety operations.
As some states ban police from acting as ICE agents, why is Texas forcing cities to cooperate?
When does a traffic stop become an unconstitutional detention for federal immigration enforcement?
With the federal civil rights office for DHS eliminated, who ensures accountability for agent misconduct?