Texas Lt. Gov.-elect Vikki Goodwin (D) has signaled a sharp shift in the state’s immigration enforcement policies, vowing to end agreements that require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. In an interview with NewsNation’s “Elizabeth Vargas Reports,” Goodwin criticized 287(g) agreements, which allow local police to act as immigration enforcers, and accused them of diverting resources from community safety.
“Not Aiding and Abetting ICE”
“We need to make sure law enforcement is not aiding and abetting ICE here in Texas,” Goodwin said, arguing that local officers should focus on crime prevention rather than immigration enforcement. When pressed on whether Texas would roll back its cooperation with ICE, she responded, “Possibly,” and called for undoing the 287(g) agreements entirely.
Sanctuary State Comparisons
Host Elizabeth Vargas noted the stance aligns with sanctuary policies in Democratic-led states, but Goodwin framed the issue as a matter of humane treatment. “We just want to treat people humanely,” she said, sidestepping direct comparisons to blue-state policies. The remarks mark a significant departure from Texas’ hardline immigration stance under outgoing Republican leadership.
Goodwin’s comments come as Texas remains a flashpoint in the national immigration debate, with Gov. Greg Abbott (R) having aggressively expanded border security measures, including busing migrants to Democratic-led cities. The incoming lieutenant governor’s stance could set up clashes with state Republicans who still control the legislature.
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