Texas Cities Face Grant Losses Due to ICE Restrictions
Policies limit police cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Houston passed an ordinance restricting ICE administrative warrants.
Austin and Dallas updated police guidelines to restrict ICE interactions.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton investigates Austin and Houston for Senate Bill 4 violations.
Houston may face $110 million in potential losses, Dallas over $32 million, Austin $2.5 million.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire postponed a council meeting to negotiate funding threats.
Austin must repeal policy amendments by April 23 or lose grants.
Governor Abbott claims cities should prioritize public safety over ICE cooperation.
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