Oklahoma Education Chief Supports ICE Raids in Schools Under Trump Administration Policy

Superintendent Ryan Walters backs controversial immigration enforcement in schools and proposes tracking undocumented students' data.

Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters has endorsed allowing ICE to conduct raids in public schools, aligning with President Trump's immigration policies.
This follows the Trump administration's rollback of a 2011 policy that barred ICE from operating in sensitive locations like schools and churches.
Walters proposed a rule requiring schools to collect and report students' citizenship or immigration status to the state, raising concerns about potential misuse of the data.
Immigrant advocates warn the measures could deter undocumented families from enrolling their children in schools, violating their right to education as upheld by a 1982 Supreme Court ruling.
The Oklahoma State Board of Education is set to vote on Walters' proposed rule, which could advance to the state legislature or governor for approval.