The fear that ICE agents could show up at schools has led students to miss class — even before Wednesday’s raids, one teacher says.

"Try to imagine carrying that confusion while living with the fear that any moment you or someone you love could be taken away," Obayuwana said. "Imagine how hard it would be to focus on learning when the fear of deportation looms over your head.

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Protesters filled the west lawn of the Colorado State Capitol early Wednesday afternoon as they demonstrated against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and other recent actions. A growing crowd of thousands that began gathering shortly before noon quickly spilled onto Lincoln Street,

Several hundred students from high schools across the Los Angeles area staged a walkout Tuesday to protest federal immigration policies.