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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
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 5 the 60 before.
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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If it happens, the move would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S. history and would likely face legal challenges.