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Federal Raids Spark Anxiety, Protests in Pittsburgh Schools

2/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

Escalating federal immigrant raids have heightened anxiety among Pittsburgh students and families, with rumors of ICE near schools driving absenteeism, especially among English language learners.
Teachers and parents are forming community groups to monitor ICE activity and protect students.
Pittsburgh has not seen large-scale enforcement, though rates remain higher among vulnerable students.
In Minneapolis, protests after a fatal ICE shooting prompted schools to consider remote learning as attendance falls.

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Story summary

Escalating federal immigrant raids have heightened anxiety among Pittsburgh students and families, with rumors of ICE near schools driving absenteeism, especially among English language learners.
Teachers and parents are forming community groups to monitor ICE activity and protect students.
Pittsburgh has not seen large-scale enforcement, though rates remain higher among vulnerable students.
In Minneapolis, protests after a fatal ICE shooting prompted schools to consider remote learning as attendance falls.