Proposed DPS Policy Would Shield Undocumented Students From Certain Law Enforcement Actions

By Chierstin Roth | CBS Colorado

Denver Public School Board President Xóchitl Gaytán has been working with immigration advocacy groups to create a set of policy changes that would add further protections for undocumented students. However, some community members believe the proposal goes too far.

For Gaytán, protecting undocumented students is personal.

“I am the only board member on the DPS board of education that has a lived experience as being someone who is undocumented for half of her life,” said Gaytán. Therefore, for me, this issue is something that I have deep ties with.”

Which is why she’s working with immigration groups to propose a new policy that would enhance protections such as establishing safe zones and would not allow any student to be questioned, detained or removed from ICE within those zones without a warrant. 

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