Dallas Police Department reiterates policy limiting immigration-status stops

Feb 20, 2025

A Dallas Police Department representative said officers will not stop people solely to determine immigration status, reiterated a department general order in effect since October 2017, and confirmed the department has not been asked by state or federal authorities to take part in immigration-enforcement operations.

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An unidentified representative of the Dallas Police Department on Friday reiterated the department's standing policy on immigration enforcement and emphasized protections for victims, witnesses and community members.

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