The recent court ruling, which once again allows ICE to carry out operations in Los Angeles, has set off alarm bells in the migrant community, to the point that dozens of people have opted for a strategy, unknown to many, that seeks to safeguard the student community: “We Are One, We Are United.”

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) announced this support program in early August, which includes distance learning.

For families in vulnerable situations, this measure represents an alternative that allows them to continue their children's academic education without risking their lives on the way to school.

Distance learning as a response to raids

Parents who have lived in the US illegally for more than two decades recognize that the online option provides security. "It would be great if they took online classes so we would be safer," said Fernando, a migrant interviewed by CNN.

LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, for his part, stressed that "hungry children, afraid children, cannot learn well," underscoring the urgency of this type of support.

Although this program is not widely known among migrant families, it seeks to ensure that no student is left behind for fear of ICE operations. This is a temporary measure, but it could be extended depending on how the situation evolves in the state.

Universities also join the strategy

Schools are not the only ones adapting their teaching methods. At California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA), Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Heather Lattimer authorized professors to teach virtual classes, citing widespread concern within the university community.