She Called 911 for Domestic Abuse. Then Houston Police Called ICE.

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June 30, 2025 • 26 mins

A new investigation in the Houston Chronicle found that Houston police called ICE on woman after she called 911 for domestic abuse. So, is HPD working with ICE despite Mayor Whitmire saying they aren’t? Host Raheel Ramzanali talks with Sam González Kelly, one of the Houston Chronicle reporters on that investigation, and Maria Espinosa of FIEL, the largest immigrant-led civil rights organization in Texas, to answer that question, and how this case could put more immigrants and all Houstonians at risk. Stories we talked about on today’s show: ⁠She called 911 to report domestic abuse. Then Houston police called ICE on her.⁠ ⁠Homicides down 6% in Houston, but family violence a growing issue, records show⁠ ⁠Harris County’s New District Attorney Has Big Plans⁠ ⁠Learn more about FIEL ⁠ Join the City Cast Houston team for our Pre-713 Day Celebration at Saint Arnold Brewing on July 10th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This event is free, but please RSVP ⁠here⁠. Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter ⁠Hey Houston⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram ⁠ @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have ⁠feedback or a show idea⁠? Let us know! Interested in advertising with City Cast? ⁠Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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