None Dare Call Local Government a Deep State

Q is:

a) a fictional character of god-like power from the Star Trek universe
b) the speculative source (German: "quelle") document for stories common to the gospels of Luke and Matthew
c) a whacked out internet conspiracy theory that believes, among other things:

Uscinski, who has studied Q over the last month, says the user’s posts are often about the “deep state” battling Donald Trump, using bureaucratic inertia. Which isn’t that farfetched, he said, given that many in federal government didn’t likely vote for Trump.

You know, they may be on to something:

I just met with the lawyer for @SouthwestKey and she claims that they might open facility at 419 Emancipation as early as this week if they pass state inspection. I’d heard they don’t have proper city permits but now they claim to have them. #NoBabyJails #FamiliesBelongTogether

— Sylvia R. Garcia (@SenatorSylvia) July 31, 2018

The facility would be a "family detention center" to hold immigrants seeking asylum, or just work, in the U.S.  Yes, the irony that it would be located on "Emancipation" is not lost on anyone here.  Then again, it may not be coming soon after all:

The proposed use of the facility located at 419 Emancipation would require a change of classification to comply with IBC and a new Certificate of Occupancy. I urge @SouthwestKey to coordinate with building official @HoustonPWE https://t.co/R2UVIarIPI

— Chief Samuel Peña (@FireChiefofHFD) August 1, 2018

The facility apparently also still needs a permit to serve food, so it won't be opening anytime soon.  The plan to open a facility here has been opposed by the Mayor and other civic leaders.  Apparently, they found a way to make good on their opposition.

Heh.