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February 20, 2026
Minnesota schools are grappling with the effects of a federal immigration crackdown. Students, families, and educators describe how policy changes are shaping daily life in classrooms.
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Last week, White House border czar Tom Homan announced the end of the sweeping immigration crackdown in Minnesota. Despite some signs of a slowdown, parts of the state continue to see a presence of federal agents. Beleaguered Twin Cities communities are grappling with what comes next, and schools may face the longest road back to normal. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports.
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CARE stands for Community Awareness, Readiness, and Education. This community is a space for educators, union leaders, families, and community partners to find tools, examples, and reference materials that support awareness, preparedness, and care when immigration enforcement actions or other moments of uncertainty may affect our schools and neighborhoods.
Republished with permission from PBS News Hour Classroom.
