World Immigration News

How immigration enforcement is harming US schools and students

Release Date
2026-04-14
Media
The Brookings Institution
Summary
Stricter U.S. immigration enforcement has increased fear among immigrant families, leading to higher student absences, reduced engagement, and lost learning opportunities. It also harms mental health, raising risks of anxiety, PTSD, and emotional distress. Academic performance and college pathways decline as a result. Schools struggle to respond, highlighting the need for broader policy support.
Tags
United States of America