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Local cops could be doing ICE's job- and lawmakers want it to stop

Federal lawmakers are calling on six Bexar County cities — China Grove, Balcones Heights, Hollywood Park, Sandy Oaks, and others — to walk away from their 287(g) agreements with ICE. Under this program, local officers are essentially deputized to carry out federal immigration duties as part of their everyday patrols. Critics say it's not just a moral issue — it's a practical one. Small departments already stretched thin could see resources pulled away from local needs, and lawmakers warn it's chipping away at the community trust law enforcement has worked so hard to build. Will these cities rethink their partnerships? Watch the full story on ksat.com