Each U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office, including Dallas, was told to aim for about 75 arrests per day, according to an internal weekend call among ICE officials, as reported by The Washington Post and FOX News.
The arrests primarily took place in Dallas, Irving, Arlington, Fort Worth, Garland and Collin County. Federal agents detained 84 people of “varying degrees of criminality,” according to Dexter Henson, the ICE spokesperson.
The immigration crackdown has spurred anxiety for some in North Texas, who police officials worry could shy away from reporting crime.
"Dallas diversity is our strength," Michael Igo said. "It contributes to the economic and cultural vibrancy of our community."
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U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement said it arrested at least 84 people Sunday in what the agency describes as a “targeted operation” meaning agents were looking for specific undocumented people with criminal backgrounds.
DALLAS — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 84 people across North Texas on Sunday during immigration enforcement operations, the agency confirmed.
News of the protest spread across social media over the weekend, inviting people to "show up & speak up for those who can't."
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are carrying out operations across the state, and that does include in Houston, and also in Galveston.
In response to this significant shift, North Texas school districts have begun to prepare their students and parents for various scenarios. According to the Pew Research Center, there are almost one million undocumented immigrants under the age of 18 in the United States,
As the Trump administration tries to aggressively increase its number of immigration arrests, “sanctuary cities” are a top target.
DALLAS — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 84 people across North Texas on Sunday during immigration enforcement operations, the agency confirmed. According to a ...