Trump Administration Authorizes ICE Raids in Schools

The Trump administration has authorized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol agents to conduct raids inside schools, overturning a 2011 policy that prohibited such actions in sensitive locations. In response, local school districts are implementing measures to prepare teachers, staff, and families for potential federal activities near or within school premises. Educators like Karina Vega, with nearly two decades in the Coachella Valley School District, are now training for scenarios involving ICE or Border Patrol interventions, a situation previously unanticipated. The Coachella Valley School District has introduced security protocols to support staff and students, aiming to prevent disruptions to students' educational development. Similarly, the Palm Springs School District has assured families that schools remain safe and secure. The Desert Sands School District has communicated clear procedures to administrators, teachers, and staff for situations involving federal agency activities near schools, ensuring that parents or guardians are promptly informed if a student is approached.