Texas mayor instructs police to limit co-operation with ICE
BBC World News (English) · ৭ নভে, ২০২৬
There has been months of public outcry in Houston after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot a man who was driving to work.
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- John Whitmire is also calling on Congress to change immigration laws The mayor of Houston, Texas, has directed the city's police to limit co-operation with federal immigration officials.
- The move by John Whitmire, a Democrat, comes on the heels of stunning victories by the party in Texas during this week's midterm elections.
- Houston police chief Noe Diaz said on Friday that officers will now only contact ICE if someone they arrest for a jailable offence also has an administrative ICE warrant, which are issued internally by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), within which ICE operates.
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
4টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The act of immigrating; the passing or coming into a country of which one is not native born for the purpose of permanent residence.
“John Whitmire is also calling on Congress to change immigration laws”
To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness.
“The move by John Whitmire, a Democrat, comes on the heels of stunning victories by the party in Texas during this week's midterm elections.”
An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
Synonyms: apprehension, care, disquiet, disquietude
“"I do this to begin a healing process," Whitmire said on Friday, and to "reduce fear and anxiety across our community".”
A midterm election
“The move by John Whitmire, a Democrat, comes on the heels of stunning victories by the party in Texas during this week's midterm elections.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
John Whitmire is also calling on Congress to change immigration laws
The mayor of Houston, Texas, has directed the city's police to limit co-operation with federal immigration officials.
The move by John Whitmire, a Democrat, comes on the heels of stunning victories by the party in Texas during this week's midterm elections. It breaks with policy set by Republican Governor Greg Abbott, who lost his re-election bid.
"I do this to begin a healing process," Whitmire said on Friday, and to "reduce fear and anxiety across our community". He added: "I also do this knowing that elections matter."
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Question 1: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.The mayor of Houston, Texas, has directed the city's _____ to limit co-operation with federal immigration officials.
Questions 2–3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
2."I do this to begin a healing process," Whitmire said on Tuesday, and to "reduce fear and anxiety across our community".
3.John Whitmire is also calling on Congress to change immigration laws
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IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Police & crime
Some people believe strict laws and punishment are the best way to reduce crime. Others think education is more effective. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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