Each U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office, including Dallas, was told to aim for about 75 arrests per day, according to an internal weekend call among ICE officials, as reported by The Washington Post and FOX News.

The immigration crackdown has spurred anxiety for some in North Texas, who police officials worry could shy away from reporting crime.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents launched “enhanced targeted operations” in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Sunday, a spokesperson said, signaling an escalation ordered by President Donald Trump as part of his efforts to tighten immigration enforcement.

"Dallas diversity is our strength," Michael Igo said. "It contributes to the economic and cultural vibrancy of our community."

News of the protest spread across social media over the weekend, inviting people to "show up & speak up for those who can't."

In response to this significant shift, North Texas school districts have begun to prepare their students and parents for various scenarios. According to the Pew Research Center, there are almost one million undocumented immigrants under the age of 18 in the United States,

As the Trump administration tries to aggressively increase its number of immigration arrests, “sanctuary cities” are a top target.

The state has vowed to assist the president in his efforts to revamp immigration. But the state’s biggest cities and school districts are more reluctant to help.

Agents from a handful of federal agencies combined to arrest more than 40 people in the country illegally early Sunday during a raid in Adams County, the local office of the Drug Enforcement Administration said.

President Donald Trump has made immigration enforcement a top priority for his administration and has supported Abbott’s immigration efforts. Texas repeatedly sued the Biden administration, targeting many of its immigration policies, some of which provided migrants legal pathways to legally enter and stay in the U.S.

Red cards informing undocumented migrants of their rights gain attention, but attorneys warn they don’t offer universal protection in all immigration cases.