"The City of Houston promised stuff like this wouldn't happen, but now reports have come out that there are more people than just Erick," Kallinen said. In a statement to Houston Public Media on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the City of Houston Legal Department said the city was investigating the allegations brought by the lawsuit. The officers then allegedly searched his vehicle without probable cause and had his vehicle towed, according to the lawsuit. Kallinen also said he is seeking to have the case turned into a class-action lawsuit, alleging that HPD has wrongfully detained others as officers awaited ICE. Editor’s note: This article was updated on Aug. 6 to include statements from the City of Houston Legal Department and DHS.