LA Students Skip Class to Avoid Deportation Amid Immigration Enforcement Fears
Los Angeles students are skipping class due to fear of immigration enforcement, with LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho citing a high number of absences as a concern for the district.
Los Angeles students are skipping class due to fear of immigration enforcement, according to LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, who stated that students are staying home as a result. The superintendent's comments came on Monday as part of an ongoing issue affecting many students in the district. The phenomenon is believed to be widespread, with many students choosing to stay away from school due to concerns about potential deportation by immigration authorities. This has raised concerns among officials and advocates over the wellbeing of affected students.