E87 Immigration Enforcement and California’s Schools
In this episode, Sloan Simmons hosts an engaging discussion regarding applicable laws, guidance, and anticipated developments regarding immigration enforcement and schools under the new presidential administration. The group discusses the similar focus on this issue dating back to 2017-2018, what happened then, resulting California laws and guidance on point, and anticipated changes at the federal level that will impact California schools.
Show Notes & References
- 2:01 – Immigration enforcement and impact on public school students
- 4:56 – Recent events unfolding and preparing for change
- 7:01 – Sanctuary school districts and schools
- 8:03 – State Senate Bill 54 (Identified California as a sanctuary state) (Client News Brief 75 - November 2017)
- 12:15 – 2017 Nationwide Injunction
- 13:59 – Legal obligations for school districts (Plyler v. Doe (1982) 457 U.S. 202)
- 15:17 – State law and policies (Assembly Bill 699) (Client News Brief 64 - October 2017)
- 17:36 – California Attorney General guidance (Client News Brief 1 - January 2025)
- 18:27 – Potential consequences for sanctuary school districts
- 20:10 – October 2021 Department of Homeland Security “Protected Areas” memorandum
- 22:15 – February 20, 2017 Department of Homeland Security memorandum
- 28:22 – Expectations going forward
- 31:41 – Comparisons to 2017 and what districts can do now
- 37:07 – UPDATE 1/22/25! - Important post-inauguration update
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As the information contained herein is necessarily general, its application to a particular set of facts and circumstances may vary. For this reason, this News Brief does not constitute legal advice. We recommend that you consult with your counsel prior to acting on the information contained herein.
