Overview

• 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.