In the USA, Houston Mayor Whitmire will limit police and ICE cooperation in the state

According to The New York Times, Houston Mayor Whitmire signed an executive order limiting police and ICE cooperation.

In this context, it was noted that Houston police will no longer report to ICE when they encounter unauthorized immigrants during routine traffic checks or other minor violations.

On the other hand, Whitmire also stated that this situation will not be valid if people are detained or there is a search warrant by ICE.

Stating that Texas Governor Greg Abbott's requirement to contact ICE created "anxiety" in the public, Whitmire shared the opinion that the decree signed on this issue has a direct connection with the midterm elections in the country.

Recalling the election results, Whitmire said, "We will not have a new administration until January. But I am ready to make a responsible decision that we will move to a more effective policy in the next two months." he said.

Democrat Gina Hinojosa, who defeated her Republican opponent Greg Abbott in the US midterm elections on November 3, was elected as the first female governor of Latin American origin in the history of Texas.