Trump's Immigration Policies Fuel School Attendance Drop

President Donald Trump's recent immigration policies have caused widespread fear among immigrant communities, particularly in areas with high immigrant populations like Salinas, California, and Arizona. His administration has authorized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to conduct operations in sensitive locations such as schools, prompting a decline in school attendance as families fear separation. Concurrently, Trump has targeted diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools, threatening to cut federal funding for non-compliant institutions, which has sparked backlash from educational and immigrant advocacy groups. These actions have caused panic and anxiety due to both real and rumored raids, affecting children's education and mental well-being. Despite reassurances from some officials, the lack of clear communication from federal authorities continues to exacerbate the situation, leaving families and schools in a state of uncertainty.