State Leadership Silent on Immigration Enforcement, Leaving Police Departments in Limbo
Dallas, Texas – The debate over immigration enforcement in Texas has put local law enforcement agencies in a difficult position. With back-and-forth rulings on the state’s immigration law, some agencies are left uncertain about how to proceed. The lack of clarity and resources have left them questioning the responsibilities they should shoulder. One sheriff has even stated that he would require 58 additional deputies to effectively enforce the law. Meanwhile, other law enforcement agencies have hinted that they may choose not to enforce the law altogether. This raises concerns about the limited resources available. House … Read more