Three Texas cities recently faced the wrath of Gov. Greg Abbott over policies limiting police cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, particularly when officers encounter administrative warrants issued by the federal agency. As the Trump administration carries out the president’s promise of aggressive deportations, particularly in a state with an estimated 1.7 million undocumented immigrants, Texans […]
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ICE warrants were central to Abbott’s immigration dispute with Texas cities. Here’s how they work.
Unlike criminal warrants, ICE administrative warrants don’t require approval from an independent judge. ICE defends the practice, but legal experts say they can have errors and risk wrongful detention.