ICE Raids Bring Illegal Immigration to Center Stage

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Texas Scorecard By Sam Samson July 16, 2019

President Trump’s routine ICE raids outrage Texas Democrats and once again highlight their obstructionist mission.

The national debate over illegal immigration was once again on full display this week, as Republicans and Democrats sparred over the news that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents would be conducting raids to arrest and deport large numbers of illegal aliens from cities around the country. Major Texas cities like Houston and Dallas were listed as targets with over 2,000 individuals on the short list for deportation.

While Republicans argue the raids are necessary to uphold immigration law, sovereignty, and national security, Democrats are outraged, calling the action a violation of basic human rights. As a result, many Texas progressives voiced vehement opposition to the raids.

Local leaders in Texas cities, especially those with large illegal immigrant populations, expressed their opposition to the action by releasing scathing statements condemning the raids. Many have likewise distributed resources to aid illegal aliens who might be implicated. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner recently tweeted a link to an immigration hotline aiming to “help immigrants know their rights.”

Other Texas Democrats have likewise voiced their opposition, including U.S. Congresswomen Lizzie Pannill Fletcher (D–TX) and Sheila Jackson Lee (D–TX), with the latter calling upon local communities, churches, and organizations to open their doors and provide refuge for illegal aliens fearful of deportation. Texas lawmakers including State Rep. Gene Wu (D–Houston) also joined the mass condemnation.

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