Nearly half of those detained don’t have criminal records, according to a senior Trump administration official.

Immigrants across the U.S. have been on edge as they anticipate a wave of raids from Immigration and Customs Enforcement ordered by the Trump administration. The big picture: President Trump has already acted upon his promise to crack down on undocumented immigrants through large-scale deportation.

ICE announced Monday the multi-agency immigration clampdown resulted in 1,179 arrests in a single day — the biggest number since President Trump took office a week ago. Why it matters: The Trump administration is stepping up its immigration crackdown in cities across the U.

Fort Worth Independent School District confirmed they are investigating the substitute teacher who suggested ICE to visit one if its high schools.

Fort Worth ISD district officials announced over the weekend they had launched an investigation into reports of a substitute teacher who requested U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement show up at his school.

Fort Worth ISD says it is investigating a substitute teacher who allegedly asked ICE to deport students, saying many "don't even speak English."