Harris County DA warns ICE tactics are stalling prosecutions, announces next steps in ICE investigation

HOUSTON - While violent crime in Harris County has dropped significantly, District Attorney Sean Teare is warning that aggressive federal immigration enforcement is creating a dangerous paradox that keeps violent offenders on local streets. Teare stated that local violent crime is tracking with the national model, showing a roughly 30% drop. However, Teare warned that the numbers may not be as…