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Safe streets are a civil right.
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Crime gets worse; Dallas city council members do nothing.
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Dallas: where criminals thrive and businesses leave.
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Dallas Jails in Crisis as ICE Detainers Hit Record High |
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Dallas’s refusal to partner with ICE has backfired — badly. The Dallas County Jail is now in crisis mode, overflowing with inmates as ICE detainer requests hit record highs. Between February and May alone, ICE issued 1,706 detainer requests in Dallas County — a 71% increase from last year and more than any other county in Texas. Instead of preventing criminals from reoffending, City Hall’s politics have left families paying the price as jails burst at the seams.
Today, between 500 and 700 inmates in Dallas County Jail are being held for ICE on any given day, pushing the total population over 7,100 — the highest in nearly 20 years. Jail administrators have warned commissioners the system is in “crisis” mode, with officials scrambling to “find ways to get detainees out.” Overtime costs for jail staffing alone have exploded past $31 million, driving a $40 million budget deficit in the Sheriff’s Department.
This crisis didn’t come out of nowhere. Dallas has long resisted full cooperation with ICE, even ignoring detainer requests for years under former leadership. While neighboring counties like Tarrant, Collin, and Denton work with ICE under the 287(g) program to remove criminal aliens before they reoffend, Dallas chose politics. The result is predictable: repeat offenders cycling through our neighborhoods and into our overcrowded jails, leaving taxpayers holding the bill.
State leaders have taken notice. Attorney General Ken Paxton has already investigated Dallas for “open borders” policies, while Governor Abbott signed a new law requiring every large Texas county to partner with ICE starting January 2026. That mandate will force Dallas into compliance — but only after years of unnecessary danger, overcrowding, and wasted taxpayer dollars.
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Dallas families deserve better. We should not be the state’s number one destination for ICE detainers, nor should our jails be breaking down because City Hall refuses to act. Contact your City Council member today and demand they put public safety before politics by partnering with ICE now — not after the state forces their hand. |
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Charlie Kirk’s Tragic Death, Dallas Jails Overflowing, City Still blocking ICE and more…
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Executive Director Mark Lutchman opens with a heartfelt message on the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk — a bold voice silenced far too soon. Then, he turns to the chaos unfolding in Dallas: jails are over capacity, shelters are being abused, and City Hall still refuses to cooperate with ICE. Criminal aliens, repeat offenders, and violent predators are slipping through a broken system, while Dallas families are left to deal with the fallout. This isn’t sustainable. And it’s not just a policy failure — it’s a leadership crisis. When will our city finally prioritize safety over politics?
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Dallas Officers Help Homeless Family Find Shelter
Two DPD bike patrol officers came across a homeless mother and her two sons downtown. After learning they hadn’t eaten and had nowhere to go, the officers got them shelter, storage, and even paid for a meal. A powerful act of compassion—but it raises a bigger question: why are families like this still falling through the cracks?
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DPD Takes Down Armed Robbery Crew With SWAT Raid
Dallas police arrested two suspects tied to a violent robbery ring, recovering an AR-15 with a 60-round drum, several handguns, and stolen property. The operation required SWAT to step in—just to stop street-level crime. If these are the kinds of criminals roaming our neighborhoods, what does that say about the state of public safety?
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City Manager Claims DPD Pay Is Top 3—Union Says It’s 12th
Dallas City Manager Kimberly Tolbert says officer pay ranks in the top 3 regionally, but the police union says that’s flat-out false. According to Dallas HERO, the city is actually 12th—and only looks higher by counting bonuses not guaranteed to all recruits.
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Tracking Illegal Camps:
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District 14
Councilman Paul Ridley
"Sidewalk Sleepover"
A man lies slumped on the sidewalk, surrounded by trash and belongings, pressed up against a chain-link fence beneath Woodall Rodgers Freeway. In the heart of the Arts District. Councilman Ridley, is this what the "cultural heart of Dallas" is supposed to look like? When will this be addressed? |
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District 6
Councilwoman Laura Cadena
"Homeless Depot"
Two tents, piles of trash, and a Home Depot sign in the background. Locals call it Forest Lane. We’re calling it Homeless Depot. Councilwoman Cadena, how long are we going to allow one of Dallas’s busiest corridors to become a permanent homeless zone?
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District 6
Councilman Laura Cadena
"Highway-Side Hangout"
Welcome to the Highway Side Hangout—where lawn chairs, carts, and storage bins line the freeway like it’s a front porch. Councilwoman Cadena, How long does this go ignored before it becomes the new normal? What’s your plan to clean this up—for good?
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To Report an Encampment: Dial 3-1-1 or Call (214) 670-3111 and Click on your
District Councilman to Email them with the Date and Camp Location. |
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Mission Statement:
Keep Dallas Safe exists to address crime and homelessness in Dallas with the goal of transforming Dallas into the safest large city in Texas for residents and businesses. We aim to have a City Council that prioritizes crime rate which directly determines the quality of life in Dallas. We do this by fighting against the "defund the police" movement, holding accountable our city leaders' efforts towards lowering district crime rates, and highlighting our city's homelessness problems by pushing for enforcement of the prohibition of urban camping.
www.keepdallassafe.org
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