Graduations, Protests and Policies Aim to Protect Immigrant Families

(From Campus Safety Magazine) The Los Angeles Unified School District is increasing security at graduation ceremonies to protect undocumented students and families from potential federal raids. School security will be present at around 100 events, setting up security perimeters and minimizing outdoor entry lines, and virtual options will be available for remote viewing. The measures aim to provide a safe and supportive environment for all attendees.

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(From National Education Association) Schools in Arlington, Virginia, are privately providing information and support to immigrant families concerned about their legal status. To protect students, the district adopted NEA’s Safe Zone Resolution, establishing clear protocols for responding to ICE presence. Wallet-sized Red Cards in English and Spanish outline constitutional rights and can be given to ICE agents, ensuring families understand their protections. The initiative aims to create a safe and supportive environment.

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(From ABC) Protests erupted after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained 18-year-old Massachusetts high school student Marcelo Gomes da Silva on his way to volleyball practice. Students staged a walkout Monday, holding “Free Marcelo” signs, following Sunday’s community demonstrations at Milford Town Hall. The student, who entered the U.S. in 2012 on a student visa that has since lapsed, has no criminal history. 

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