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Vendor Disclosures Regarding ICE

Summary

San Antonio City Council is facing a major clash over whether to cooperate with ICE. Protests and boos erupted during a recent meeting, showing just how divided the city is on this issue.

At a glance

Total mentions
10
Last 30 days
0

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 31, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

This could potentially limit the pool of bidders for certain city contracts.

✅Who benefits

Residents concerned about the city's alignment with immigration enforcement policies.

⚠️Who could be affected

Companies that contract with ICE may lose out on city business.

Mentions & discussions (16)

MeetingAug 31, 2026

Economic and Workforce Development Committee - Aug 31, 2026

The city is looking at ways to ask contractors if they do business with ICE. The goal is to ensure city money doesn't support practices that harm the community.

KENS 5Aug 31, 2026

Brother of Lorenzo Salgado released from ICE custody, two months after witnessing fatal shooting, family says

Victor Hugo Salgado, detained by ICE after witnessing his brother's fatal shooting, is now out of ICE custody, his family said in a statement.

EL PAÍS EnglishAug 26, 2026

The migrants’ church: The only refuge for a Texas community stalked by ICE

The migrants’ church: The only refuge for a Texas community stalked by ICE EL PAÍS English

KENS 5Aug 25, 2026

San Antonio leader wants SAPD to share more information about when ICE asks for help

Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez is also mounting a push for an independent environmental study of the detention facility ICE wants to run in San Antonio.

EL PAÍS EnglishAug 21, 2026

San Antonio, the city of musicians losing its mariachis to Trump’s immigration policies

San Antonio, the city of musicians losing its mariachis to Trump’s immigration policies EL PAÍS English

kens5.comJun 12, 2026

Records: ICE turned down mayor's invite to appear at San Antonio City Council meeting in January

Records: ICE turned down mayor's invite to appear at San Antonio City Council meeting in January kens5.com

MeetingMay 14, 2026approved

City Council A Session - May 14, 2026

The city is seeking federal grant money to bolster its efforts against drug trafficking. This funding is crucial for supporting specialized units and operations aimed at reducing illegal drug activity in the metropolitan area.

San Antonio CurrentMay 3, 2026

ICE warrants were central to Abbott’s immigration dispute with Texas cities. Here’s how they work.

ICE warrants were central to Abbott’s immigration dispute with Texas cities. Here’s how they work. San Antonio Current

Texas Public Radio | TPRApr 10, 2026

San Antonio launches monthly report of ICE requests made to SAPD

San Antonio launches monthly report of ICE requests made to SAPD Texas Public Radio | TPR

MeetingApr 7, 2026

Community Health Committee - Apr 7, 2026

A resident raised concerns about the economic and social impact of immigrants, questioning their contribution to population growth and the utilization of city services.

MeetingMar 14, 2026

San Antonio Youth Commission - ­March Meeting - Mar 14, 2026

The commission reviewed a letter sent to City Council regarding the city's interactions with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the resulting effects on the community. This discussion highlights concerns about federal immigration policies and their local repercussions.

MeetingFeb 28, 2026

San Antonio Youth Commission - February Meeting - Feb 28, 2026

The Youth Commission is taking a stance on ICE's presence in the city by finalizing a letter to the Mayor and City Council. This highlights youth concerns about immigration policies and their impact on the community.

MeetingFeb 14, 2026approved

San Antonio Youth Commission - ­February Special Meeting - Feb 14, 2026

The commission reviewed a letter concerning ICE's presence and activities in San Antonio, which was addressed to the Mayor and City Council. The implications for the community were discussed.

San Antonio ReportFeb 11, 2026

Texas Democrats push Congress for stronger local control on ICE

Texas Democrats push Congress for stronger local control on ICE San Antonio Report

MySAJan 22, 2026

Boos, protests erupt as S.A. City Council debates ICE cooperation

Boos, protests erupt as S.A. City Council debates ICE cooperation MySA

Texas Public Radio | TPRJan 12, 2026

San Antonio City Council to discuss police coordination with ICE, invites public input

San Antonio City Council to discuss police coordination with ICE, invites public input Texas Public Radio | TPR

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