SECURITYJul 9 · 20:06 UTCHOUSTON PUBLIC MEDIADominic Anthony Walsh

Houston Mayor John Whitmire says HPD can’t investigate ICE shooting. Legal experts disagree

Houston Mayor John Whitmire claims the Houston Police Department cannot investigate a shooting involving ICE, but legal experts dispute this assertion. A legal expert cited in the article argues that a federal officer committing a crime on duty would still face prosecution, challenging the mayor's position.

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