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Houston mayor signs order to limit cooperation with ICE, says 'elections matter' after Democrats win
By David Estrada
Houston police are changing how they handle ICE checks. Here's why
Fatima Rios
Fatima Rios
Reporter · Houston, TX
Fatima Rios has over 5 years of experience reporting on local governance at the Houston Chronicle. A graduate of the University of Houston, she is passionate about transparency and accountability in city politics.
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