Federal authorities conducted enforcement operations in the Austin area over the weekend, just days after President Trump began his second term and vowed to crack down on immigration. Driving the news: A spokesperson with U.

The American-Statesman reached out to immigration advocates and attorneys to ask what advice they are giving to immigrants without legal status.

Gutierrez, 23, and two of her mother’s cousins had come to the Pickle building, which houses ICE’s Austin office, to try to figure out what would happen next. Luna Bonito, a Cuban immigrant,

The actions come as President Donald Trump and his administration have begun cracking down on illegal immigration and laying the groundwork for rapid deportations.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has carried out raids across the United States, including several cities in Texas.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered DPS tactical strike teams to assist the Trump administration's efforts to go after illegal immigrants inside the state, as Austin law enforcement officials vow to not comply.

APD Chief Lisa Davis did not know the number of warrants federal agents served or the immigration status of those involved.

DALLAS — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 84 people across North Texas on Sunday during immigration enforcement operations, the agency confirmed.

On Sunday afternoon, a crowd of protestors gathered at the Texas Capitol after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids were conducted in Austin.

A downtown Austin federal building is being used as a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainment center, a high-level source with knowledge of immigration enforcement actions confirmed to

Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis reiterated APD doesn't have a role in enforcing federal civil immigration laws, while advocates have started trainings to educate families on what to do if they're approached by ICE agents.

If the school district does get a visit from ICE, they will be treated like any other law enforcement agency. The district will ask for a badge or law enforcement ID. They will then contact a school resource officer or Manor ISD police.