2 Minnesota districts sue to stop immigration raids near schools

Two Minnesota school districts and a teachers union have sued the Trump administration to block immigration raids near schools amid the federal enforcement surge in the state.

The Hill reports that the suit asks a judge to prevent federal immigration agents from conducting enforcement operations within 1,000 feet of school property or bus stops without a judicial warrant or “exigent circumstance.” 

“Parents, children, and teachers, regardless of immigration status, reasonably fear going to school,” the lawsuit states. “School districts and teachers across Minnesota have reported significant reductions in attendance rates.” 

The case has been brought by school districts of Fridley and Duluth as well as Education Minnesota, a union that represents more than 80,000 educat

As many as 3,000 immigration personnel were on the ground in Minnesota at one point as part of the surge. But border czar Tom Homan says that 700 agents will be leaving the state.