As Texas continues to cope with Harvey flooding, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has found it necessary to issue an unsettling statement, which warns Houstonians of impostor immigration agents going door-to-door with evacuation orders — possibly with intent for robbery. The latest statement clarifies the role of immigration agents in Houston disaster relief efforts, which has been somewhat murky so far, adding a layer of fear and apprehension to vulnerable communities already coping with destruction.
There has been a great deal of confusion so far for undocumented Houstonians on how they can safely navigate Hurricane Harvey. Before Harvey made landfall, word got out that ICE wouldn’t be shutting down roadside checkpoints.