As Donald Trump’s second term approaches, colleges and K12 schools are taking steps to shield undocumented students from possible changes to immigration policy that could impact their education.
Officials from universities across the country convened virtually last week with immigration advocates to discuss how to respond to the incoming administration’s stance regarding the approximately 400,000 undocumented students enrolled in higher education.
Trump pledged on the campaign trail he’d carry out mass deportations in a second term. He then suggested in December he supported deporting mixed-status families—in which family members have differing legal statuses in the U.S.—even if some are citizens.
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