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District issues guidance to principals after federal changes to protected‑areas policy
Summary
School staff reviewed legal limits and best practices for handling immigration‑enforcement officials on school grounds after the Department of Homeland Security rescinded its prior protected‑areas guidance. Principals were advised to verify credentials, photograph paperwork and contact central office before complying with non‑emergency requests.
Public Schools of Robeson County staff briefed principals and board members Feb. 21 on how school officials should respond if immigration enforcement officials appear on or near campus, citing recent federal directives that rescinded a prior protected‑areas policy.
Ashley White, presenting the district’s guidance for principals, summarized the federal change: the acting Department of Homeland Security secretary’s directive removed the prior list of “protected areas” and made clear enforcement agents may in some cases take action on or near campuses. White said the directive does not give immigration officers blanket authority to conduct raids and urged principals to verify identity, “examine warrants, ask for the paperwork” and “take a picture of it.” She said principals should then contact central office legal staff; “Call Bobby. Always call Bobby,” she…
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