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Lakeside Union Rejects Immigration Enforcement, Cites Funding Risks

4/10/2026

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The Lakeside Union School District in California will not comply with updated immigration enforcement guidance.
Trustee Andrew Hayes criticized the policy as political, claiming it risks federal funding.
Hayes called the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) targeting of schools a fear tactic by left-wing activists.
The Department of Homeland Security clarified that ICE does not arrest children in schools.
Oceanside Unified has increased security measures due to immigration enforcement concerns.

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Story summary

The Lakeside Union School District in California will not comply with updated immigration enforcement guidance.
Trustee Andrew Hayes criticized the policy as political, claiming it risks federal funding.
Hayes called the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) targeting of schools a fear tactic by left-wing activists.
The Department of Homeland Security clarified that ICE does not arrest children in schools.
Oceanside Unified has increased security measures due to immigration enforcement concerns.