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Trump's Immigration Policies Spark Tensions in California Schools

1/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement, including actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has heightened tensions in California schools, including Oceanside Unified School District.
Oceanside Unified is increasing security and training staff to keep ICE off campus.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta says about 133,000 undocumented children attend public schools in the state.
After a fatal shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, teachers’ unions urge community support over fear.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement, including actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has heightened tensions in California schools, including Oceanside Unified School District.
Oceanside Unified is increasing security and training staff to keep ICE off campus.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta says about 133,000 undocumented children attend public schools in the state.
After a fatal shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, teachers’ unions urge community support over fear.