A 54-year-old Guatemalan man called 911 to report a shooting in Houston. Police identified him as a witness. ICE arrested him at a Home Depot parking lot—he was in the U.S. illegally and had a prior conviction.
Harris County DA Sean Tien warned the arrest could deter others from reporting crimes. He said fear of immigration enforcement is already reducing calls on serious cases and hurting prosecutions of dangerous criminals.
Tien's office does not ask about immigration status and is committed to seeking justice for all residents.
Harris County DA Sean Tien warned the arrest could deter others from reporting crimes. He said fear of immigration enforcement is already reducing calls on serious cases and hurting prosecutions of dangerous criminals.
Tien's office does not ask about immigration status and is committed to seeking justice for all residents.