StateEnactedLaw
Texas Law About How Police Work With Immigration Officers
Requires local law enforcement to comply with federal immigration detainer requests and prohibits local policies that limit immigration enforcement cooperation.
How This Affects Your Life
This law affects how your local police interact with federal immigration officers and may impact the services available to immigrant families in your community. Understanding this law helps you know what protections and resources are available for immigrant neighbors and families in Houston.
Timeline
Introduced
February 1, 2017
Latest Action
Signed into law
May 7, 2017
Accountability
Who shapes this policy
Related Services (4)
Convivir Wellness Hub ServicesAllies in Caring helps immigrant families with free counseling, job search help, housing, food, and healthcare. They offer services in English and Spanish, both in person and online.BakerRipley Community CentersBakerRipley has community centers all over Houston that help families get job training, childcare, and immigration services. They also have special programs for seniors and lots of other ways to help people in their neighborhoods.Catholic Charities - Refugee ServicesCatholic Charities helps people who are new to America get settled in Houston. They teach English classes, help with legal papers, and connect people to jobs so they can build a good life here.Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - HoustonFree immigration legal services, family law help, and public benefits advocacy for low-income residents.
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