"Mike Chang, BUSD's acting school board president, said in an email that staff at the district's Office of Family Engagement and Equity (OFEE) have been trained to help vulnerable families create plans that include things like alternative childcare options, emergency contact lists, and important documents that could be useful if a family member is detained. Chang also said the district has provided families with guidance and resources in multiple languages and created protocols for school-site staff to follow, should ICE show up on campuses."
"In Los Angeles, immigration raids triggered intense street protests and, as of yesterday, an emergency declaration by the county. In the East Bay, six people including a minor were arrested at their home in East Oakland. Federal immigration agents have also visited Berkeley, and the city was among 18 sanctuary jurisdictions a list that also includes Oakland, Richmond, El Cerrito and Albany called out by the Trump administration for not complying with federal immigration laws."
Federal immigration raids across California have prompted arrests, protests, and an emergency declaration in Los Angeles. Berkeley was listed among 18 sanctuary jurisdictions targeted for noncompliance with federal immigration laws. Berkeley Unified School District staff are preparing to minimize harm by training Office of Family Engagement and Equity personnel to help vulnerable families develop emergency plans, including alternative childcare, emergency contact lists, and document organization. The district has provided guidance and resources in multiple languages and established school-site protocols should federal agents appear on campuses. District staff have attended meetings and webinars with city leaders and community organizations to coordinate responses.
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