KHOU-11’s News Blog reports that changes to HPD’s sanctuary policy are now in effect:
Houston police put their new immigration policy into effect Monday.
Now, anyone who’s arrested, even for a misdemeanor, could be asked to show proof of residency.
If they can’t, they may be turned over to immigration officials.
Officers are still not allowed to inquire about a person’s residency status before they’re arrested.
When will City Council be taking up the topic of General Order 500-5?
