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Trump says ICE can arrest people at churches and schools, directs agency to use ‘common sense’

Immigration officials can now enter schools, healthcare facilities, and places of worship to conduct arrests, as stated in a new memo from the Department of Homeland Security.
The directive rescinds a guideline from the Biden administration that created protected areas for children and essential services.
The Trump administration aims to enforce immigration laws more strictly, allowing arrests in sensitive locations like schools and churches.
Advocates warn that increased ICE presence could deter immigrants from seeking medical attention and attending school, impacting families significantly.

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The Baltimore Banner

Can ICE make arrests in Maryland schools? What we know

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday ended a longstanding policy that mostly barred U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from arresting undocumented immigrants at “sensitive locations,” including schools.

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Current Revolt

Trump Admin Says Illegals to be Arrested in Churches and Schools

Texas Republicans refused to do this. They really are useless.CBS Austin:Acting U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman issued a directive Monday allowing federal agents to arrest illegal immigrants at churches and schools.The Biden administration barred agents from arresting illegal immigrants in such "sensitive" areas. A spokesperson for Huffman wrote illegal immigrants "will no longer be able to hide in America's scho…

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AZ Family - Phoenix

Phoenix-area schools, churches react to ICE raids allowed in previously protected spaces

The Trump administration authorized federal immigration agents to arrest undocumented immigrants in churches, schools and hospitals.

2 months ago·Phoenix, United States

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The Park Record

Park City School District issues statement on federal change in schools' protection from immigration authorities

Park City School District has issued a statement responding to a change in immigration enforcement saying schools are no longer protected from immigration authorities. In a letter sent out district employees and families, Interim Superintendent Caleb Fine said that Tuesday the district received notice of new directives from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security permitting federal immigration officers to carry out enforcement actions inside ar…

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catholicworldreport.com

Trump ends policy of treating churches as ‘sensitive locations’ for immigration raids

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Catholic News Agency

Trump ends policy of treating churches as ‘sensitive locations’

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Seal. / Credit: Sundry Photography/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Jan 22, 2025 / 17:45 pm (CNA). The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under President Donald Trump this week rescinded Biden-era guidelines that previously required Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to seek their superior’s approval before arresting people at or near “sensitive locations” such as churches, hospitals, or schools.The “…

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