Recent North Texas deportees try to make sense of a home they’ve never really known
One had to leave family behind, while another was reunited with his far away, while many questions from the past and concerns for the future persist.
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Law deputizing local police for immigration enforcement blocked by judge
Senate Bill 4 was passed by state legislators in 2023, but it continues to face court challenges.
Ken Paxton tells Dallas County sheriff to ‘comply’ with state law, partner with ICE
Sheriffs from other major Texas counties have reportedly already made the newly required agreements with ICE
How ‘No ICE in the Cup’ is turning World Cup hype into a fight for joy in Dallas
Dallas artist Angel Faz brings bold protest art to a national campaign pushing for safe, welcoming World Cup spaces free from fear and intimidation.
Don’t Mess With Big Bend: Texas Border Wall Unites State Across Party Lines
Plans for a wall in Big Bend National Park have sparked bipartisan outrage, and border county judges are calling for transparency from DHS.
Dallas Bows to Another Abbott Threat, Revises Policies for DPD, ICE Relationship
Although the city admitted the governor was not clear in his demands, Dallas police now have more room to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
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Immigration Declines Hurting Texas Job Growth, Dallas Fed Forecast Shows
Dallas was the lone major metropolitan area in the state to see job growth with a meager 0.1% increase in February, the Fed report found.
‘Stop Threatening To Defund Our Police’: Dallas Leaders Push Back on Abbott’s Threats
The governor has threatened to withhold over $80 million in public safety funding from Dallas over ICE policies.
Gov. Greg Abbott Adds Dallas to His Hit List Over Police, ICE Policies
Dallas has now joined Houston and Austin as major cities being threatened by the Texas governor.
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Chrome, Canvas, Cultura: Art On Main’s Chicano Exhibition Redefines East Dallas Experience
Discover 58 artists, lowrider culture and the vibrant heritage of the North Texas Chicano community this month.
Dallas County Population Shrinks Amid Immigration Slowdown, Census Shows
Dallas-Fort Worth is growing, but the U.S. Census Bureau says cooling immigration levels hurt Dallas County.
Fearing ICE, Undocumented Immigrants Are Avoiding Medical Care
Immigration-related concerns likely led to a decrease in vaccinations in Dallas County in 2025, the county’s top health official said.
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After 133 Days in ICE Detention, Dallas Cook Petey Feng Makes it Home. Here’s His Story
A Dallas cook was in ICE detention for 133 days. This week, Petey Feng finally made it home to Taiwan. Here’s what happened.
Further Investigation Into Death of Richardson ICE Detainee Demanded
Mohammad Nazeer Paktyawal died at Parkland Hospital Saturday. Some advocates are asking how an “otherwise healthy” man fell ill less than 24 hours after being detained.
Food Industry Lobbies for More Temporary Work Permits for Immigrants
From farms to tables, America’s food chain needs immigrant labor to keep prices down.
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ICE Is Scaring People Away From Immigration Hearings
Fear of deportation is causing North Texas immigrants seeking legal status to miss important court dates. These absences derail their cases.
In the Wake of Exhibit Removal, ‘There is a Crisis For Artistic Freedom Unfolding at UNT’
The University of North Texas has made a habit of pulling art from public view in recent years.
Artist and Immigrant Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez Will Not Be Silenced
Victor Quiñonez’s murals showcase immigrants’ stories. But the art is being censored.
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North Texas Host Committee Outlines Human Rights Priorities Ahead of World Cup
With millions of people on their way to Dallas, the World Cup brings an array of challenges, including human trafficking.
Owners of Huge Dallas County Warehouse Will Not Sell to ICE, Report Says
The tiny town of Hutchins could’ve seen a 200% population increase and a major drain on resources had a warehouse there been sold to the government.
UNT Removes Art Inspired by Immigration From Dallas-Raised Mexican-American Artist
The university informed Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez his installation would be abruptly removed, raising concerns of censorship.
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ICE To Have Role in North Texas World Cup Security
ICE officers will have a “key” role in security plans for World Cup matches, the agency’s director said this week.