Dallas leaders are at odds over whether to assist federal immigration authorities, with Mayor Eric Johnson sharply criticizing Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux’s decision to reject a $25 million offer to partner with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Johnson, who previously told Fox News that he would support efforts by President Donald Trump to deport undocumented migrants accused of violent crimes, sent a letter to city council committee chairs in which he condemned Comeaux’s move as unilateral, and said the decision should be reviewed publicly. He argued that any deal involving $25 million in federal funds should come before the city council for accountability and transparency…