School Districts Nationwide Block ICE from Campuses Amid Trump Immigration Policy

In response to new directives from the Trump administration allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to enter sensitive locations like schools, several school districts across the U.S. are taking a stand to protect their students. The New York City education leaders unanimously passed a resolution affirming their commitment to keeping ICE off school grounds to ensure the safety of all students, including migrants. Similarly, Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero issued a directive instructing staff to deny entry to ICE agents without a warrant, emphasizing the need for a secure environment. In California, both the Sacramento and Yolo County Offices of Education expressed their opposition to the federal directive, stating it undermines trust and safety within communities. Connecticut's Bridgeport Public Schools also reaffirmed their existing guidelines to protect students from potential ICE actions, highlighting a growing grassroots resistance to federal immigration enforcement in educational settings. These actions reflect a nationwide push among educators to maintain schools as safe havens amidst escalating immigration policies.