At the time of a disaster, illegal immigrants will be spared from persecution by the authorities in the affected regions. All who seek salvation from the consequences of hurricane Harvey, will be able to receive humanitarian assistance and to find shelter. Contrary to the rumors, in shelters and points of distribution provisions will not check the documents and determine immigration status.
«Immigration and customs enforcement and Customs and border protection said that they would not use coercive legislative measures to illegal immigrants in charitable institutions such as shelters and food banks,» — said on its official online resource of the Federal Agency for emergencies.
This information is confirmed by Immigration and customs enforcement.
Relevant agencies in control of the checkpoints, located North of the border with Mexico in the area that became the escape route for many residents affected by the disaster areas. This spread fear among the illegal inhabitants of Texas and Louisiana and spawned a lot of rumors.
Power Houston I assure you that the reasons to fear not. «In any shelter, we are not interested in immigration status and no one ask documents. This rumor is a lie,» — said city page on Twitter.
We will not ask for immigration status or papers from anyone at any shelter. This rumor is FALSE!
— City of Houston (@HoustonTX) August 29, 2017
