Council goes into emergency recess on Thursday afternoon.
Council goes into emergency recess on Thursday afternoon. Credit: Michael Karlis

San Antonio City Council’s Thursday afternoon special meeting to discuss SAPD’s cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officials has descended into chaos.

The disruptions began as public comment got underway and Bexar County Commissioner Grant Moody, a Republican, spoke to reaffirm his office’s support for ICE. He was greeted with jeers from audience members and calls of “Nazi!”

As tensions escalated, council went into an emergency 15-minute recess.

Once members reconvened on the dais, former Mayor Ron Nirenberg, now a Democratic candidate for Bexar County judge, was called to speak. However, as the capacity crowd inside the chamber erupted into a shouting match, council called another recess.

This is an evolving situation. Stay tuned.

Council chambers reached full capacity ahead of Thursday's meeting.
Council chambers reached full capacity ahead of Thursday’s meeting. Credit: Michael Karlis

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Michael Karlis is a multimedia journalist at the San Antonio Current, whose coverage in print and on social media focuses on local and state politics. He is a graduate of American University in Washington,...