Minnesota school districts are grappling with heightened fear and anxiety as ICE agents intensify their presence near schools, leading to significant declines in student attendance, reports indicate. Rochester Public Schools has seen an alarming 81% increase in absenteeism, with daily drops exceeding 500 students, as families fear raids targeting their children. Educators and school leaders report that the environment has become increasingly hostile, with many students opting for virtual learning out of fear. Amid calls for protective measures, parents and educators are urging for an end to immigration enforcement actions that are terrorizing communities and disrupting education. Nationwide protests and demands for safe, welcoming schools are growing as the impact of ICE’s actions is felt throughout the Twin Cities and beyond.