The Dallas City Council’s public safety and government efficiency committees are meeting today to consider a $25 million federal proposal that would allow the Dallas Police Department to help enforce federal immigration laws.
The plan falls under the Section 287(g) program, which gives local officers the authority to identify, detain, and begin processing undocumented immigrants under federal supervision. Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux previously rejected the proposal without council input, citing concerns about department priorities and community relations.
The issue has since been revived for public discussion after several council members called for a formal review. If approved, the agreement would align Dallas with a handful of other Texas jurisdictions participating in 287(g), including Tarrant and Collin counties.
The committees are expected to debate the potential impact on policing, immigration enforcement, and community trust before deciding whether to advance the proposal to the full city council for a vote.
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