A recent letter from the Gwinnett County Association of Educators expressed concerns regarding the impact of ICE activity on students, citing increased dropouts and class absences due to fear. The association is requesting a pause in cooperation with ICE, citing potential psychological harm to students. This follows the Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act of 2024, which mandates local law enforcement coordination with ICE. The Sheriff’s Office responded, acknowledging the letter and stating intentions to meet with the group and others to discuss the matter while emphasizing a commitment to serving all county residents and adhering to the Constitution.
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ICE Activity Causing Students to Miss School, Drop Out: Teachers Report
A recent letter from the Gwinnett County Association of Educators expressed concerns regarding the impact of ICE activity on students, citing increased dropouts and class absences due to fear. The association is requesting a pause in cooperation with ICE, citing potential psychological harm to students. This follows the Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act of 2024, which mandates local law enforcement coordination with ICE. The Sheriff’s Office responded, acknowledging the letter and stating intentions to meet with the group and others to discuss the matter while emphasizing a commitment to serving all county residents and adhering to the Constitution.
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