City of Dallas Official Statement on Immigration

| January 30, 2025 | LEAD STORY, LOCAL, NEWS | No Comments
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DALLAS – Dallas’ diversity is our strength and contributes to the economic and cultural vibrancy of our community. We will continue to serve all our residents without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or other protected categories. That is not only the law but the right thing to do. The federal government is primarily responsible for enforcing immigration laws. The City of Dallas and the Dallas Police Department (DPD) will continue to be responsive to community needs and promote public safety for residents. DPD will continue to enforce city and state laws while upholding the constitutional rights of residents. DPD and other city departments are guided by the Dallas Welcoming Strategic Plan, which seeks to serve as a plan for civic, economic, and linguistic social integration and inclusion for Dallas’ diverse communities.

Currently, there are no changes to how the City of Dallas and DPD will provide services. This also means that if you are a victim of a crime, you have the right to report it, regardless of immigration status. The City of Dallas will continue to follow changes to federal or state law and will communicate if there is an impact on municipal operations through regular City communication channels, including the City of Dallas website, social media, press releases, and newsletters.

Residents are welcome to stay connected with the City of Dallas by following us on social media:

  • Facebook: @DallasCityHall / @CiudaddeDallas
  • Instagram: @Dallascityhall / @Ciudaddedallas
  • X (Twitter): @CityOfDallas

Additional Information:

  • The federal government is primarily responsible for enforcing laws regarding immigration.
  • The Dallas Police Department’s (DPD) primary concern is addressing crime in the City of Dallas.
  • DPD and other city departments are guided by the Dallas Welcoming Strategic Plan, which seeks to serve as a plan for civic, economic, and linguistic social integration and inclusion for Dallas’ diverse communities.
  • The City of Dallas will refer all media inquiries about DHS enforcement activities to the DHS Dallas Office public information officer.

 

The Office of Equity & Inclusion 

Our mission is to advance equity, inclusion, and social justice so all Dallasites can thrive. The office relies on the use of disaggregated data, community outreach, and resident voices to support the City of Dallas in understanding and addressing disparities to improve outcomes for all residents. Below are the four divisions of the Office of Equity & Inclusion. Click on them to learn more.

1) Welcoming Communities & Immigrant Affairs–

Promotes the economic, civic, and social engagement of immigrants and refugees residing in Dallas.

2) Fair Housing-

Further fair housing through community outreach and addressing systemic barriers to fair resource distribution, access to services, and opportunities. It also properly investigates housing discrimination complaints.

3) Equity–

Reduces disparities and increases opportunities for all residents by providing the necessary resources and services to thrive in each person’s own unique identities, circumstances, and histories.

4) Human Rights-

Promotes social justice and ensures equitable access to services among Dallas’ diverse communities.