Schools no longer protected from immigration enforcement. Prepare your kids.

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Anonymous wrote:I teach 100% Hispanic students. Most of them were born in the US. If any of them are picked up at school by ICE, they’ll have to go through me first.

What does this even mean, in practical terms?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Cite your sources.

+10000
This is just op anxiety and wild imagination issues.

[Anonymous]

This is the most ridiculous yet hilarious thread in a long time, and on DCUM that's saying something.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Cite your sources.

+10000
This is just op anxiety and wild imagination issues.

Sources have already been cited.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No one is coming to schools looking for undocumented kids. It’s not going to happen.
Calm down.

Trump wrote an executive order that they could go to schools, courts, and religious institutions.

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Anonymous wrote:Moderator should either lock this thread or ask OP et al to post memo received by staff and teachers, or a news link or other announcements.

News link: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-scraps-guidance-limiting-immigration-arrests-near-certain-locations-2025-01-21/

This doesn’t mean that ICE has the resources to go into schools or churches looking for people. They don’t.

Yes, they do.

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Anonymous wrote:I teach 100% Hispanic students. Most of them were born in the US. If any of them are picked up at school by ICE, they’ll have to go through me first.

What does this even mean, in practical terms?

I mean, I'm not PP but ICE would have to break down my door to come drag children out because I'm locking it and not opening it. And I'm putting my body between them and the kids.

I don't understand why we are even having to discuss this. Are ICE agents really going to be willing to do this? Is this really what they signed up for? Do they really make enough money for this to feel acceptable/worth it?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I teach 100% Hispanic students. Most of them were born in the US. If any of them are picked up at school by ICE, they’ll have to go through me first.

What does this even mean, in practical terms?

I mean, I'm not PP but ICE would have to break down my door to come drag children out because I'm locking it and not opening it. And I'm putting my body between them and the kids.

I don't understand why we are even having to discuss this. Are ICE agents really going to be willing to do this? Is this really what they signed up for? Do they really make enough money for this to feel acceptable/worth it?

Yes some do. They targets college students last time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is the most ridiculous yet hilarious thread in a long time, and on DCUM that's saying something.

+1

Completely absurd. Laughably so.

I live in a city very near the Mexican border, and there are definitely undocumented kids at our public schools. And even more US citizen kids with undocumented parents. Absolutely zero people here are worried about this, or even talking about this.

This thread is absolutely crazy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Moderator - are you going to verify this post?

Why are MAGA so Google averse?

https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/5099794-ice-arrests-schools-churches/

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Anonymous wrote:Immigrant parents and those with children who are POC, prepare them for how to stay safe and get reunited with you afterwards. Consider sending your kids to school with photocopies of their BC or passport. And if your kids are too little to remember important info, get them an ID bracelet. Give older kids an ACLU card that tells them what they don’t have to do if questioned by LEOs.

Even if your kid is White or White-presenting, they will be emotionally impacted.

My school is suspending rollout of our cellphone lock up system in response to the anticipated ICE raids in our region. Parents won’t send their kids if they have no way to reach them if a raid starts.

So ya’ll are stopping a program rollout that benefits that entire school community because of fear of something that isn’t guaranteed to happened?

It doesn’t benefit the whole community if it puts some kids at risk.

I make my kids wear seatbelts and look both ways when cross the street because of something that isn’t guaranteed to happen. It’s a bare minimum for decent parenting.

But what if your kids crash into a river and can’t get their seatbelt undone and drown? That’s what you’re talking about. Phones are damaging for kids, especially at school. You’re talking about wanting a phone in an extremely unlikely event. The far more likely case is that not having phones at schools helps all the kids.

DP. A 4th grader was the first call to 911 in a recent school shooting (honestly, there have been so many I can't keep up). My kids are young adults now and didn't have a phone until 6th grade, but you'd better believe I'd be giving an elementary kid a phone now. There is a lot of collective anxiety that is harmful, but when it comes to school shootings it's completely warranted.

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Anonymous wrote:I teach 100% Hispanic students. Most of them were born in the US. If any of them are picked up at school by ICE, they’ll have to go through me first.

I see you and I thank you for being who you are.

My kids are white citizens but go to school with 98% Hispanic kids. I don’t have any way to know their status but can reasonably assume some of them are undocumented or have parents who are undocumented. The thought of this happening to them AT SCHOOL makes me physically sick. ICE does not belong in elementary schools. I can’t believe this even has to be said. It’s bad for all the kids, not just the undocumented ones (or citizens with undocumented parents).

have you ever thought about the impact of having families involved in criminal activities in our schools? What does that do to the school environment where our kids are supposed to learn and grow? It’s concerning to think that our children might be surrounded by influences that aren’t conducive to a healthy and safe learning atmosphere. when resources get stretched by illegal activities, it's our tax dollars that are being diverted. This can take away from the funding and attention that should be supporting our family’s and children’s educational needs.

Here’s what illegal immigrants might be charged with if caught breaking the law:

Illegal Entry (8 U.S.C. § 1325) - For those who enter the U.S. without proper authorization, it’s a misdemeanor with up to 6 months in jail for first timers. Repeat offenses can lead to harsher penalties.

Reentry After Deportation (8 U.S.C. § 1326) - If someone returns to the U.S. after being deported, this felony can result in up to 2 years in prison, more if they have a criminal record.

Visa Fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1546) - Tampering with visa documents is a serious felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, and up to 25 years if linked to more severe crimes like drug trafficking or terrorism.

False Asylum Claims - Applying for asylum under false pretenses can lead to serious legal consequences, including charges of perjury or fraud. These are serious offenses that carry hefty penalties including prison time.

Your children are surrounded by American citizens who are criminals. Are you concerned about that. How about if IRS comes into school and audits your taxes in front of your kids?

Immigrants are less likely to commit a crime than an American citizen.

The things listed above are civil not criminal offenses…. Like driving 60 in a 55.

So no I’m not concerned.

If they’re here illegally then they’ve already committed a crime. Are you really this stupid?

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Anonymous wrote:Moderator - are you going to verify this post?

Why are MAGA so Google averse?

https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/5099794-ice-arrests-schools-churches/

They're google adverse becuase they're dumb and can't read.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Moderator - are you going to verify this post?

Why are MAGA so Google averse?

https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/5099794-ice-arrests-schools-churches/

ICE is not using schools for blanket immigration enforcement. 🙄 You really think they have the time and resources for that?! (They don’t)

This does give ICE authorization to make arrests in schools and school zones as needed, yes. Likely undocumented teenagers who have committed crimes. Even then, ICE would prefer to apprehend at an alternative location whenever possible. Given the optics.

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Anonymous wrote:This is the most ridiculous yet hilarious thread in a long time, and on DCUM that's saying something.

Agreed. Talk about trying to start needless hysteria.