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Columbia Heights board details community response after increased immigration enforcement; district leaders to testify at state Capitol
Summary
Board members and the superintendent described community fear after local immigration enforcement actions, recounted a packed city listening session, and said district leaders will testify at the state Capitol; board discussed advocacy and support for affected students and families.
Board members, district leaders and a student representative described the emotional toll on Columbia Heights after recent immigration enforcement in the area and outlined steps the district has taken to support students and press lawmakers for relief.
Jessica, the board’s liaison to the city, said a city-organized listening session that included the mayor and police chief filled the room and ran nearly three hours. “It was really powerful and heartbreaking, to hear, personal…
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