Greg Abbott threatens millions in Houston funds over new ICE policy
- Postato il 13 aprile 2026
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott escalates tensions with Houston's leadership by threatening to withdraw over $110 million in state grant funding, demanding the city abandon its recently implemented ICE policy. The confrontation stems from Mayor John Whitmire's new directive regarding immigration enforcement cooperation, marking a significant clash between state and local authorities over immigration issues and federal law enforcement coordination.
Greg Abbott threatens millions in Houston funds over new ICE policy
Gov. Greg Abbott's office wrote Mayor John Whitmire on Monday threatening to pull $110 million in grant funding if the new ICE policy wasn't revoked.