Norwich schools defy ICE crackdown, pass policy to shield undocumented students

The Norwich Board of Education has enacted a policy to protect undocumented students from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions within schools. The policy limits ICE access, mandates legal review of requests, and strengthens community support. However, it has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it oversteps legal boundaries. The debate reflects broader national tensions between local governance and federal immigration enforcement.

​The Norwich Board of Education has enacted a policy to protect undocumented students from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions within schools. The policy limits ICE access, mandates legal review of requests, and strengthens community support. However, it has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it oversteps legal boundaries. The debate reflects broader national tensions between local governance and federal immigration enforcement. The Norwich Board of Education has enacted a policy to protect undocumented students from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions within schools. The policy limits ICE access, mandates legal review of requests, and strengthens community support. However, it has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it oversteps legal boundaries. The debate reflects broader national tensions between local governance and federal immigration enforcement.