There is a divide on immigration enforcement in Texas. While Governor Greg Abbott has taken a hardline stance on border security, the Dallas Police Department (DPD) is taking a different approach, refusing to participate in federal deportation raids led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
What’s Happening?
Instead of helping ICE round up undocumented individuals, Dallas police are launching outreach meetings with migrant communities. At a recent event at Familia Bethel Internacional Church, Interim Police Chief Michael Igo made the department’s stance clear:
“The Dallas Police Department is not assisting any federal agency on detaining people that are either documented or undocumented in the city of Dallas.”
His message? If you live in Dallas, you shouldn’t have to fear local law enforcement—and they want you to report crimes without worrying about deportation.
Why This Matters
This move is all about building trust between police and immigrant communities. Many undocumented individuals are afraid to report crimes, making them easy targets for criminals. DPD hopes that by distancing itself from ICE operations, it can encourage more residents to speak up about crime and work with officers…