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Witnesses Vanish When ICE Steps In | Texas News
A Houston man called cops after seeing gunfire outside a Home Depot—only for ICE to swoop in and arrest the witness before police could finish their investigation. Authorities say HPD didn’t call ICE, but recent data shows they’ve partnered with ICE over 100 times in three months—including 34 cases where victims had contacted emergency services. The Harris County DA warns this erodes public trust: witnesses fear testifying due to immigration status, even if not detained, risking dropped charges or plea deals. This chilling trend threatens justice for violent crimes—and leaves communities…
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