President Donald Trump’s immigration policies are fueling anxiety among students and parents, leading to school absences and legal battles. Denver Public Schools argues immigration enforcement is disrupting education, particularly for migrant children. In Texas, a school official falsely claimed Border Patrol agents could board buses to check students’ immigration papers. Republican lawmakers in Oklahoma and Tennessee have pushed measures to restrict school access for undocumented children. Research shows immigration raids negatively impact attendance and academic performance, even for U.S.-born students.
