Residents urge Balcones Heights to cancel local police contract with ICE
Balcones Heights city leaders were urged Tuesday night to reconsider an agreement that allows local police officers to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with immigration operations.During the meeting, City Residents in Balcones Heights, Texas, have urged city leaders to reconsider an agreement allowing local police officers to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with immigration operations. The 287(g) program allows local police to assist in immigration operations and can provide up to $100,000 in startup funds, per-officer salary reimbursements and performance bonuses for cities participating in the program. Supporters of the agreement argue it is necessary to restore border security and close legal loopholes.
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BALCONS HEIGHTS, Texas - City leaders were urged Tuesday night to reconsider an agreement that allows local police officers to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with immigration operatio... [685 symbols]
