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Maria Villarroel

Attendance in School Districts Across U.S. Drops As Migrants Pull Kids Out in Fear of ICE Apprehension

Several school districts across the country have reported a notable drop in attendance as migrants report fear of leaving their homes in fear of being detained. (Credit: Via Pexels)

Families who once crossed the border in search for a better life are now increasingly pulling their kids out of school and rushing to leave the country as the Trump administration removes protections around vulnerable locations, like schools, in efforts to curb down immigration.

Several school districts across the country have reported a notable drop in attendance, which they are tying to migrants' fear of going out and being apprehended by authorities, a new report by The Associated Press shows.

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