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Harris County Democrats file lawsuit challenging ICE citizenship‑check operation

The Harris County Democratic Party has filed a lawsuit seeking to block a recent immigration enforcement effort carried out in the Houston area. The suit alleges that ICE agents engaged in racial profiling by asking residents to provide proof of citizenship. Party leaders argue the operation violates constitutional protections and are asking a judge to halt it. The legal challenge comes as political and community tensions rise over the enforcement effort.
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