/tags/immigrant-communities immigrant communities en-US Copyright Mon, 12 May 2025 10:09:00 GMT /news/2025-05-12/online-scams-immigrants-legal-status-deportation-fears-texas Immigrants without legal status are increasingly finding themselves the targets of scams. "I think the fact that this undocumented population is so vulnerable, they’re more likely to fall for these traps," an attorney said. Mon, 12 May 2025 10:09:00 GMT /news/2025-05-12/online-scams-immigrants-legal-status-deportation-fears-texas Priscilla Rice /immigration/2025-03-31/mega-march-dallas-immigration-reform Thousands of people marched through downtown Dallas on Sunday to protest strict immigration policies and call for reform. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:18:00 GMT /immigration/2025-03-31/mega-march-dallas-immigration-reform Priscilla Rice /news/2025-03-19/north-texans-assistance-deportation-fears-immigration Reports of ICE activity in neighborhoods and continued talk from the federal government of mass deportations continue to cause fear and panic in immigrant communities. Everyday North Texans are stepping up to help however they can. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:25:00 GMT /news/2025-03-19/north-texans-assistance-deportation-fears-immigration Priscilla Rice /education/2025-03-06/dallas-isd-absences-students-school-funding Dallas ISD absentee rates were double what they were during a comparable period last year. One community activist and mom says fears over immigration enforcement on campuses contributed to the spike. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:10:00 GMT /education/2025-03-06/dallas-isd-absences-students-school-funding Bill Zeeble /news/2025-02-26/dallas-mega-march-immigration-reform A coalition of community, political and religious leaders is planning a march through downtown Dallas next month. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:15:00 GMT /news/2025-02-26/dallas-mega-march-immigration-reform Priscilla Rice /government/2025-02-20/dallas-police-ice-immigration-enforcement-igo Interim Dallas Police Chief Michael Igo reaffirmed the department has not been asked to participate in immigration enforcement, but will assist its partners "as needed." Thu, 20 Feb 2025 23:02:27 GMT /government/2025-02-20/dallas-police-ice-immigration-enforcement-igo Penelope Rivera /immigration/2025-02-18/deportation-fears-north-texas-consulates-mexico Consulate offices in North Texas are urging families to get documents in order and make plans in case someone is deported. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:28:00 GMT /immigration/2025-02-18/deportation-fears-north-texas-consulates-mexico Priscilla Rice /news/2025-02-10/plano-citizenship-workshop-packed-as-fears-over-trump-immigration-policies-grow Plano's citizenship workshop was full as immigrants grow concerned about their status under the second Trump administration's executive orders. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:55:00 GMT /news/2025-02-10/plano-citizenship-workshop-packed-as-fears-over-trump-immigration-policies-grow Caroline Love /news/2025-02-07/plano-hosts-annual-citizenship-workshop-as-immigrant-fears-grow The city of Plano has hosted a citizenship workshop for almost two decades. And tensions over immigration under the Trump administration is causing many immigrants fear. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:55:00 GMT /news/2025-02-07/plano-hosts-annual-citizenship-workshop-as-immigrant-fears-grow Caroline Love /news/2025-02-06/dallas-county-officials-seek-legal-guidance-on-how-to-comply-with-immigration-enforcement Dallas County commissioners sought legal advice about how to comply with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recent operations. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:57:00 GMT /news/2025-02-06/dallas-county-officials-seek-legal-guidance-on-how-to-comply-with-immigration-enforcement Marina Trahan Martinez