immigrant communities

The Dallas branch of Immigration and Customs Enforcement contacted Denton Mayor Gerard Hudspeth last week to set up a meeting with city leaders to discuss ICE’s 287(g) program that could give Denton police the authority to screen people in custody for immigration offenses.

U.S. Reps. Marc Veasey, Jasmine Crockett and Julie Johnson said in a letter to top immigration officials they have received reports alleging overcrowding, lack of water and poor ventilation at the Dallas ICE field office, allegations ICE denies.

Texas officials praise the revamped immigration database, but some critics are raising concerns about data privacy and accuracy.

The decline in unauthorized entry into the U.S. could curb economic growth.

North Texans with ties to Iran fear for Iranians caught up in the travel ban and conflict.

Ahead of this weekend's "No Kings" protests against Trump administration policies and recent immigration raids, Latino elected officials and civic leaders urged participants to remain peaceful while still exercising their right to free speech.

At least 10 protests are planned across North Texas on Saturday. It comes as part of a national movement from people against the Trump administration and its policies.

Despite a pending green card application and her marriage to a United States citizen, ICE detained Ward Sakeik after she returned from her honeymoon in February. Sakeik is of Palestinian descent but has no citizenship in any country.

Some North Texas immigrant community leaders say they're already noticing the impact of the Trump administration's new travel ban.

Hundreds of protesters gathered around Margaret Hill Bridge in Dallas Monday against recent immigrations arrests and raids. It comes in support of protests that occurred in Los Angeles over the weekend.

Tens of thousands of students without legal status will now face steep tuition hikes. Immigration advocates expect the ruling will be challenged in court.

Immigration authorities arrested Leqaa Kordia for allegedly overstaying her visa nearly a year after she attended a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University.