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Protect Pasadena Unified Students and Families: Demand Stronger Safeguards Against Immigration Raids and Disaster Impacts
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Target: Pasadena Unified School District Board, Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Blanco, Pasadena City Council, and Mayor Victor Gordo
Goal: We urge PUSD leadership and local officials to implement stronger protections for immigrant families, enhance disaster recovery efforts, and ensure every child can learn in safety and dignity.
As the new school year begins, nearly 14,000 PUSD students and their families are dealing with the dual crises of the Eaton fire's aftermath and the threat of stepped-up immigration enforcement. Recent ICE raids in Los Angeles County have spread fear throughout our community, despite no evidence that most detainees have criminal records. Many families are still recovering from the fire that killed at least 19 people, destroyed thousands of buildings, and left students and staff traumatized and displaced.
While PUSD has taken steps to restrict ICE access to campuses and provide trauma-informed support, more must be done. The district must go beyond current policies to ensure that no student or parent lives in fear, and that all families—regardless of immigration status—receive the resources they need to recover and thrive.
We call on PUSD and local officials to take bold action to protect our children, support immigrant families, and guarantee a safe and welcoming learning environment for all.
Key Demands
- Establish a dedicated district taskforce to actively monitor and respond to immigration enforcement activity near all PUSD schools, similar to the LAUSD model.
- Expand trauma-informed mental health services for students, families, and staff affected by fires and immigration-related stress.
- Increase transparency and community involvement in decisions regarding soil contamination and campus safety, ensuring timely remediation at all affected sites.
- Guarantee that no student or family information regarding immigration status is collected or shared under any circumstances.
- Provide clear, multilingual communication to all families about their rights and available resources in the event of immigration enforcement or disaster recovery needs.
- Partner with local organizations to offer legal aid, emergency housing, and financial support to families impacted by fires and immigration actions.
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