The Los Angeles Unified School District’s decision to distribute red cards with information about handling encounters with immigration authorities reflects its commitment to protecting students and their families amid heightened immigration enforcement. These cards likely contain key legal rights, such as the right to remain silent and the right to refuse entry without a warrant.
This move comes in response to former President Trump’s executive order, which expanded ICE’s enforcement scope by removing certain restrictions that previously limited raids in sensitive locations like schools, places of worship, and hospitals. The district’s action is part of broader efforts by many local governments and organizations to provide immigrant communities with resources and reassurance during uncertain times.
