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Immigrant Families Fear Deportations as Schools Reopen Under Trump. Immigrant families across the U.S. are anxious about deportations as children return to school under Trump’s administration. Los Angeles and Chicago school districts are implementing protections for students worried about federal immigration enforcement. Chicago Public Schools bars ICE and federal agents from entering campuses without a criminal warrant signed by a judge. LAUSD partners with local law enforcement to safeguard immigrant students, ensuring safe spaces regardless of immigration status. Fear of deportation has led some mixed-status families to unenroll children from schools or avoid leaving their homes. Experts warn that anxiety among immigrant students could harm their education and wellbeing, affecting communities broadly. DHS officials say no arrests have occurred on K-12 school grounds during Trump’s second term; enforcement targets mainly those with criminal charges. Trump lifted restrictions preventing ICE from raiding schools, churches, and hospitals, stirring concern among families. Texas and California schools saw higher absenteeism last year due to fears of federal law enforcement. Immigrant families continue to navigate challenges with back-to-school events and virtual learning amid ongoing anxiety.
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