Federal agents raiding schools and abducting children sounds far-fetched. But considering the recent trends of immigration enforcement nationwide, California officials are treating this as a real possibility.
The California Attorney General’s office has released updated guidelines for school staff, students, and families on what to do should Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) try to step onto school grounds. It is intended to expand and standardize protections for students and families across the state, clarifying requirements for districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and even community colleges.
Meanwhile, ICE activity has only intensified across the Central Coast. Santa Barbara County schools have been proactive in pursuing protections for immigrant families and updating related procedures for staff…