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HPD updates how immigration warrants are handled
Houston police have new rules for handling immigration cases. Officers cannot arrest someone just for an immigration-related administrative warrant. A sergeant must be called to the scene to review the situation.
Federal agents now have 30 minutes to respond if someone may need to be taken into custody. The new policy is meant to prevent mistakes and make sure decisions are carefully reviewed.
These changes aim to balance public safety with fairness. Police and city leaders say the updates are not about breaking laws but clarifying how officers should act in these situations.
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Why the policy changed
Two officers recently acted against policy by transporting people for administrative immigration warrants. They weren’t disciplined but were talked to by the police department…