US schools gear up for likely immigration raids as Trump to assume office: Report
India TodaySchools in the US are worried about what to do if immigration agents come to inspect them as President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office on January 20 and his pledge to deport millions of illegal immigrants. This fear of potential deportation is not just limited to schools; several universities across the US have asked students to return before Trump's inauguration on January 20. “I know there is a lot of fear and anxiety around the incoming administration’s anticipated changes to immigration policy," California Attorney General Bonta told the Associated Press. While US immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection agents have steered clear of arresting such students so far, now many fear what would happen under Trump 2.0. "We understand that fear and uncertainty, especially concerning the potential deportation of family members, can significantly impact our students’ well-being, their attendance, and their ability to learn,” said Des Moines of the Iowa Public Schools, where only one of four students are English language learners.
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