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Dallas statement reiterates commitment to inclusion; says federal government is responsible for immigration enforcement
Summary
A Spanish-language statement to the public affirmed Dallas's commitment to inclusion, said the federal government holds primary responsibility for immigration enforcement, and assured residents that city services and police responses will not change; the city will monitor and communicate legal developments.
Unidentified Speaker 2 (role/title not specified) said the federal government is primarily responsible for enforcing immigration laws and that the City of Dallas and the Dallas Police Department will continue responding to community needs and promoting public safety.
The statement opened with Unidentified Speaker 1 (role/title not specified) saying, "La diversidad de Dallas es nuestra fortaleza y contribuye a la vitalidad económica y cultural de nuestra comunidad," framing diversity as a central value for the city. The speaker added that the city serves all residents "sin importar su raza, etnia, religión, orientación ******, origen nacional u otras categorías protegidas."
Unidentified Speaker 2 told listeners that "esto no es solo la ley, sino lo correcto," and emphasized that immigration enforcement falls under federal authority. The speaker also said the Dallas Police Department will continue to enforce city and state laws "al mismo tiempo que protegerá los derechos constitucionales de los residentes de Dallas."
The statement referenced the city's "plan de estrategia de bienvenida de Dallas," describing it as the plan guiding integration and inclusion across civic, economic, linguistic and social services. It said there are currently "no cambios en la forma en la que la ciudad de Dallas y la policía de Dallas proporcionarán servicios" and assured crime victims they retain the right to report offenses "sin importar su estatus migratorio."
Finally, Unidentified Speaker 2 said the city will monitor changes in federal or state law and communicate any operational impacts via the City of Dallas website, social media, press releases and newsletters. The statement provided no timetable for potential policy changes and did not identify a specific official spokesperson by name.
