Children in immigrant families are disappearing from U.S

Children in immigrant families are disappearing from U.S. classrooms—and federal policy is a major reason why. 🚨 Schools are no longer treated as protected spaces from ICE enforcement. Agents can now operate near entrances, playgrounds, and surrounding areas where families once felt safe. The impact is immediate. Ten percent of adults in immigrant families have stopped sending their kids to school because of fear of enforcement. In one district, absences jumped 22% after raids. ⚖️ The youngest students are being hit the hardest, and the damage goes beyond attendance. Immigration enforcement is linked to higher anxiety, depression, PTSD symptoms, and behavioral challenges in children—especially those with undocumented parents. 😔 Academic performance is also dropping, and more students are stepping away from education after enforcement actions in their communities. This isn’t political theory. These are real children whose futures are being disrupted in real time. They deserve to learn without fear. ✊ If you need help with an asylum case or getting a loved one out of immigration detention, send “CONSULT” in a direct message.