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Dallas Council Supports Police Chief's Rejection of ICE Funding

11/8/2025

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Comeaux Rejects ICE Program

Dallas City Council backed Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux's decision to decline a $25 million federal incentive from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to train officers under the 287(g) program, for now.
Over 70 residents voiced concerns that the program targets non-criminals and politicizes immigration.
Comeaux cited potential negative impacts on emergency response times and an unrealistic 50 arrests per day quota.
ICE denied quotas.

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Texas Expands ICE Powers

Between mid-October and November 2025, the Texas Department of Public Safety and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement signed agreements expanding 287(g) task forces and allowing state police to operate as ICE agents.
The agreements raise concerns about racial profiling and rights violations against the Latino community.
Changes include coordination with ICE on arrests, including a raid in Austin.
The agreements grant local officers powers and prompt fears of insufficient oversight.

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Comeaux Rejects ICE Program

Dallas City Council backed Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux's decision to decline a $25 million federal incentive from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to train officers under the 287(g) program, for now.
Over 70 residents voiced concerns that the program targets non-criminals and politicizes immigration.
Comeaux cited potential negative impacts on emergency response times and an unrealistic 50 arrests per day quota.
ICE denied quotas.

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