Denver Public Schools sue DHS to block ICE enforcement at schools

Denver Public Schools (DPS) has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to challenge the Trump administration's policy that permits immigration enforcement actions at schools. This legal action, the first of its kind by a school district, follows a policy change that rescinded long-standing protections for sensitive locations, including educational institutions. Superintendent Alex Marrero emphasized that the fear of ICE raids has dramatically affected school attendance and educators' ability to fulfill their mission. The lawsuit seeks to reinstate protections that would prevent immigration agents from making arrests in schools, reflecting concerns about the chilling impact on immigrant families. DPS argues that the policy change has forced the district to divert resources from education to prepare for potential enforcement actions. The lawsuit is part of a broader trend of states and organizations contesting the Trump administration's immigration policies in court.