The City of Dallas has reaffirmed its commitment to serving all residents, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or immigration status, emphasizing that diversity is a core strength that contributes to the city's economic and cultural vitality.
In a statement released on January 28, 2025, Dallas officials made clear that the city will continue to provide services without discrimination. The Dallas Police Department (DPD) will uphold constitutional rights while enforcing city and state laws. The city also clarified that it is the federal government’s responsibility to enforce immigration laws, while Dallas remains dedicated to ensuring public safety for all residents.
As part of its ongoing commitment, the City of Dallas follows the Dallas Welcoming Strategic Plan, which is designed to foster civic, economic, and linguistic integration for its diverse communities. The city assured residents that there would be no changes in how services are provided and that anyone, regardless of immigration status, has the right to report a crime.
Dallas leadership also committed to providing clear updates through official communication channels should there be any changes to federal or state laws that impact city operations.
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.
