Denver Public Schools Sues Trump Administration Over Immigration Enforcement at Schools

The lawsuit challenges the rescinding of 'sensitive locations' protections, citing harm to students, families, and school operations.

Denver Public Schools filed a federal lawsuit to block immigration enforcement at schools, arguing it undermines their mission to provide education in a safe environment.
The lawsuit seeks to reinstate the previous 'sensitive locations' policy, which restricted immigration arrests at schools, churches, and hospitals unless there was an immediate public safety threat.
District leaders report declining attendance, secondhand trauma, and disrupted school operations due to fears of ICE activity near schools following recent raids in Denver and Aurora.
The district has implemented protocols for staff to respond to potential ICE visits and is advising families to update emergency contacts to prepare for possible detentions.
Denver joins a growing number of states, religious groups, and organizations legally challenging the Trump administration's immigration policies since January 2025.