Denton and Tarrant Counties Expand Immigration Enforcement with ICE Partnerships

Denton County Expands ICE Agreement

• 📌 Denton County is expanding its ICE agreement, authorizing deputies to act as immigration officers.
• 🎯 This allows deputies to detain individuals suspected of being in the country illegally.
• 🚀 Denton County is noted as the first in North Texas to enter such an agreement.

Tarrant County's Sheriff Immigration Program

• 💰 Tarrant County is participating in a new sheriff immigration law enforcement program announced by the Texas controller.
• 🤝 This program offers grants of up to $140,000 for sheriff's offices that partner with ICE.
• 🛡️ The initiative aims to ensure well-trained personnel and supervision to supplement budget limitations.

World Cup and Immigration Enforcement

• ⚽ Officials were questioned about ICE enforcement in Arlington during the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
• ⚠️ The response indicated that no enforcement measures are off the table for the event.