Frisco Council to Vote on Controversial ‘Non-Sanctuary’ Resolution Targeting H-1B Visas
A proposed resolution in Frisco, Texas, calling for a federal probe into alleged “fraudulent H-1B visa applications” and an “Indian takeover” of local boards has ignited a major controversy, drawing accusations of racism from community leaders.
Key Takeaways
- Frisco city council will vote on a resolution declaring the city a “non-sanctuary city for illegal immigrants.”
- The resolution demands a federal investigation into what it calls “fraudulent H-1B visa applications” and an “Indian takeover” of local boards.
- Indian-American groups and the Chamber of Commerce have condemned the move as discriminatory and harmful to business.
- The council member behind it claims it’s about “upholding the rule of law,” not ethnicity.
Details of the Controversial Proposal
The resolution, put forward by Council Member Brian Livingston, alleges that “certain ethnic groups” use “fraudulent means” to get H-1B visas and then “exploit” the system to gain influence. It claims to have seen a pattern of individuals from a particular country stacking local boards with people of the same ethnicity, constituting an “attempted takeover.”
It explicitly calls on the U.S. Department of Justice and Homeland Security to investigate, though it does not name India directly.
Community Backlash and Defense
The reaction has been swift and critical. Local Indian-American leaders and civil rights groups have labeled the resolution discriminatory and based on harmful stereotypes. The Frisco Chamber of Commerce warned it could damage the city’s reputation as a business-friendly hub.
In his defense, Councilman Livingston stated the proposal is solely about “upholding the rule of law” and is not targeted at any ethnicity. The vote is scheduled for the upcoming council meeting.
Frisco, a key Dallas suburb, has a large and growing population of Indian-American professionals, many working in tech and engineering .
