ICE ghosted a San Antonio City Council meeting recently, even as new numbers show they’ve been busy making 160 arrests in the area. It’s a clear sign that the friction between local officials and federal immigration authorities is only heating up.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 3 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
Legal costs associated with potential litigation are currently being evaluated.
Local residents and advocates concerned about immigration detention policies.
Federal agencies seeking to expand detention capacity.
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Federal officials continue to search for two suspects indicted in a tragic human smuggling case, which led to the deaths of seven people in a sealed container.