About 50 people gathered outside City Hall on Wednesday night, calling for accountability after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed a woman in Minnesota. (Copyright 2026 by KSAT - All rights reserved.)
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio City Council held a special session on Thursday, Jan. 22, about the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials.
The meeting happened at 1 p.m. and discussed community concerns around federal agents in the city, and how the San Antonio Police Department fits into that role.
District 1 Councilwoman Sukh Kaur said, in part, “We hope that we can all have a good conversation about what we’re required to do ... but making sure we’re still keeping all members of our community safe.”
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones released the following statement ahead of the special session.
“I have called this special session so that we can have a transparent dialogue on the legal guidelines shaping the city’s collaboration on federal and state law enforcement activities, including immigration enforcement. This will also be an opportunity for all members of the public to share their thoughts, concerns, and ideas on this issue. As Mayor, my goal is to balance public trust with public safety, ensure our community is safe, and help people understand their rights during this challenging time.”
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