The administration of Northern Suburban School districts, as well as Okton College in Northern Suburbs, President Donald Trump, is interacting with students about the possible immigration raid after approved the route, unlike the previous policy at the federal level, US immigration And to arrest in areas considered sensitive to customs enforcement agents, such as school and worship homes.
Illinois Public School is under the Illinois Trust Act, a 2017 law that prevents ICE agents from entering schools until they have a judicial warrant. The law also prevents schools from asking about the immigration status of families.
Chicago-region’s immigration Attorney, Kalman Renic, told the Pioneer Press that it is unlikely that the immigration agents would try to detain students in the school.
“I don’t think this is a priority right now (for the Trump administration) right now. They are giving priority to those who are already in the process of exile, either because they have either an excellent order of exile, Or they have a criminal defect, ”he said.
Renic said that a federal judge would have to sign a judicial warrant for immigration agents to enter a school.
Some unspecified immigrants in the Chicago region have reported to feel anxiety on the possibility of immigration raid. Some resulted in home from school, work and places of worship.
RESNICK said that while it is possible for the immigration raid that a parents are taking their child to school, anyone can use their rights to remain silent.
If a student is detained in school, the student has the right to hear exile before a judge, where he can request to be issued under the payment of a bond, said Renic.
Many answer suburban school districts have issued statements or plans about immigration raids, as follows.
Oakton college
According to Eva Laikska, Communication Manager of Okton College, the Community College issued a statement to its students after the inauguration of President Donald Trump said that the school is committed to a safe learning environment.
The statement said, “Okton shared information with them.
The college offered a link to resources for unspecified and DACA students on its website.
Asked if the federal immigration agents can reach the college complexes at Skoki and Des Plans, Laikwazevka said both the campuses are open to the public. He said that the police department of Okton would only assist the federal agents if they are presented with a valid criminal warrant with a possible reason for arrest.
Scoki school
During Trump’s first term, the Village Board of Skoki approved amendment to its human relationship code, similar to a welcome city ordinance. The village also approved a proposal to deny access to immigration agents to enter public schools, universities and health services without warrant.
In response to questions about Trump’s executive orders, Niles Township High School District 219Director of Communications Takumi ISEDA said, “D219 continues to align the standards about the immigration guidance with the Illinois State Board of Education.”
Scoki School District 73.5 Sending two letters to the families from 21 January to 23 January, he said that the District Trust is following the Act and will take steps to validate the warrant.
“We have provided guidance to principals and suitable school-based employees about student rights and safety, how to handle the interaction with ICE or CBP, and how to protect students who can have parents or parents Are those who have been detained by ICE or CBP School Day, ”one of the letters said.
In addition, the district will use its legal lawyer to verify the warrant presented in schools in the district. “Without a signed judicial warrant, no officer will be allowed in the school building at any time,” said the district letter.
The letter also directed how to update the emergency contacts of the students.
Scoki School District 68On 28 January, a similar letter was sent to the families.
“Children cannot be denied access to free public education based on the immigration status of their or their families. The student cannot share information with school officials until a valid court signed by a judge is presented, ”said this.
In January letter from East Preary School District 73 Superintendent Paul for families in Goldberg district, Goldberg said the administration of the school, and if necessary legal lawyers, would review the court orders. The district offered resource student support, psychological assistance and guidance from Illinois State Board of Education.
Evanston School
Ivuston township high school Superintendent Marcus Campbell wrote two letters to families on 20 January and 27 January.
In its January 20 letter, Campbell said, “ETHS will not allow any immigration enforcement activities to disrupt the school’s learning environment.”
On 27 January, Trump overturned the Ice policy, which directed the agents not to conduct enforcement operations as schools, puja houses, hospitals and others kept as sensitive sensitive, Campbell issued another letter to the families.
“Federal trends and policies may develop, but EthS is strongly the basis in our basic values both as an institution and a community. We are committed to our ongoing work to create a safe, more inclusive place for all our students, ”said this.
On 21 January Ivanston-Skoki District School District District 65 Superintendent Angel Turner sent a letter to the district families, stating, “All schools are considered safe for students and families, which was threatened by immigration enforcement, to the full extent allowed by law.”
According to his letter, Turner will review all warrants related to immigration enforcement.
New Trear Township High School
Nicole Dzone, director of communication and alumni ties for New Trear Township High School District 203, shared a statement.
The statement said, “The district has not been contacted about the current ice enforcement operations.
“New Trear is committed to students to provide quality education regardless of their immigration status or a family member.”
Glennview
Glenbrook High School District 225Carol Smith, Executive Director of Communications, said that the district is in the process of reviewing the President’s executive orders following the state laws. Glennview Community Integrated School District 34 ′Rebecca Latham, Executive Director of Communications and Strategic Plan, resonated Smith’s comments.
“District 34 is reviewing the executive order, while currently the state continues to follow the law,” Latham said.