Trump-Era Immigration Policies Impact US Schools: Fear and Uncertainty Rise

Across the U.S., schools are grappling with the effects of immigration policies. In Texas, false rumors about Border Patrol checks on school buses caused alarm. In Colorado, a mother withdrew her children from school due to deportation fears. Denver Public Schools sued the Department of Homeland Security, citing interference with education after an immigration raid near schools led to decreased attendance among migrant students. Oklahoma and Tennessee saw proposals that could restrict education access for undocumented children. A 2021 estimate by Fwd.us stated 600,000 K-12 students lack legal status, and nearly 4 million have a parent living in the country illegally. Fresno schools reported attendance drops and panicked calls due to hoax raids. Schools are working to inform families of their rights and offer support.