Demonstrators opposing ICE disrupted a meeting involving school officials in Southern California who intended to propose measures supporting law enforcement. This gathering was held by the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District in Orange County, where attendees were set to vote on a resolution designed to “show support for local law enforcement and federal immigration officers performing their duties lawfully.”
During the meeting, one individual expressed strong discontent, stating, “This resolution is not about education, or safety, or protecting lives. It’s about bolstering MAGA and white supremacy policies in our schools.”
Bethany Anderson, who operates a legal clinic for immigrants in Placentia, noted in an interview, “The community isn’t going to accept pro-ICE messaging within our area.”
School Board Trustee Leandra Blaise, who introduced the resolution, mentioned that the dissatisfaction seemed to stem from residents focusing mainly on immigration enforcement issues.
“Everyone just came here and mentioned ICE, but this policy discusses local, state, and federal law enforcement,” she pointed out.
Following the backlash, board members revised the wording of the resolution and eliminated specific references to immigration officials. Blaise expressed her frustration over this change, arguing that it addressed law enforcement concerns as a whole.
Board member Tricia Quintero countered by stating that the card one teacher wanted to distribute included “a constitutional right that every person in this country has.”
Eventually, the resolution was approved with a 5-0 vote, though plans were made to revisit the item at the next month’s meeting for further clarification.
This public uproar came after students at an Orange County school staged a walkout last week to protest immigration enforcement actions.
