Overview
- The board removed explicit references to federal immigration agents and adopted a generalized statement of support for law enforcement.
- Trustees approved a first reading 5-0 that says staff will not obstruct authorized immigration actions while verifying warrants or subpoenas.
- The draft policy bars entry to non-public areas such as classrooms or offices without a valid court order and tightens protections for student records.
- District officials said recent California laws and guidance from state education and attorney general offices prompted the policy updates.
- More than 50 speakers, most opposed, addressed the meeting, and the district said there have been no federal immigration enforcement actions on its campuses.