Immigration raid fears trigger Latino student absences as new school year begins

As the new school year begins, families with mixed immigration status face heightened anxiety about sending their children to school due to fears of immigration raids, particularly since the Trump administration has relaxed restrictions on enforcement in sensitive locations. This anxiety has led to increased absenteeism among students, particularly in immigrant-heavy areas, compounding existing educational disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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