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HPD Chief Noe Diaz skips meeting on HPD-ICE coordination, city attorney curtails transparency
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· August 25, 2026
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Key points Chief Diaz's absence meant that his planned presentation did not take place. Chief Noe Diaz was expected to provide an update on communication between the two entities, but he did not attend.
A meeting was scheduled to discuss coordination between HPD officers and ICE agents. Chief Noe Diaz was expected to provide an update on communication between the two entities, but he did not attend. The city attorney played a role in limiting the availability of information.
Chief Diaz's absence meant that his planned presentation did not take place. Further details about the meeting and the circumstances surrounding Chief Diaz's absence are available from the source. The presentation was intended to shed light on the relationship between HPD and ICE, but its cancellation has raised questions.
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Published: August 25, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) ·
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