Back-to-school season in the U.S. usually means fresh notebooks and first-day selfies 📚✨. But for immigrant families, 2023’s biggest ‘jitters’ aren’t about pop quizzes—they’re about immigration raids.
Communities nationwide report heightened anxiety as federal enforcement intensifies, turning school drop-offs into moments of dread for mixed-status households. “Parents are scared to leave their homes, let alone send kids to class,” says Maria Lopez, a community organizer in Texas.
While officials cite border security needs, advocates argue the crackdowns disrupt education and traumatize children. 📢 Some schools now host ‘know your rights’ workshops alongside parent-teacher meetings.
As backpacks fill with school supplies, many families are also packing emergency contact lists—a stark reminder of how immigration policies are reshaping childhoods. 🎒💔
