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Oakland Schools Empowered on Rights Amid Immigration Enforcement

11/22/2025

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Oakland County officials issued a memo outlining schools' rights and procedures during federal immigration enforcement.
Prosecutor Karen McDonald urged clarity on student privacy and due process after the Clarkston lockdown.
The memo advises schools on security measures, including verifying visitor identities and updating emergency contact information for students.
McDonald said constitutional rights protect all individuals from unlawful arrest, regardless of immigration status, to reduce anxiety.

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Oakland County officials issued a memo outlining schools' rights and procedures during federal immigration enforcement.
Prosecutor Karen McDonald urged clarity on student privacy and due process after the Clarkston lockdown.
The memo advises schools on security measures, including verifying visitor identities and updating emergency contact information for students.
McDonald said constitutional rights protect all individuals from unlawful arrest, regardless of immigration status, to reduce anxiety.