Westport Public Schools Prepares For Potential ICE Raids

WESTPORT, CT — The district does not anticipate such an event, if agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement were to visit one of Westport's public schools, they would not be allowed inside a school without a warrant or consent from school officials.

Superintendent of Schools Thomas Scarice on Monday sent out a brief message to parents reiterating the district's stance on the potential of ICE raids at one of its schools.

"Our priority remains providing a safe learning environment for every student," Scarice said.

President Donald Trump and members of his administration have begun isolated immigration raids around the country, and the Connecticut Post reports that increased immigration enforcement action has occurred recently in Connecticut, though it is not clear whether that is from Trump's plans.

Scarice pointed parents to a district webpage that discusses guidelines from legal counsel in the event of an ICE raid.

"While we expect school visits from immigration officials to remain rare, I want to ensure our extended community is informed about what these changes mean," Scarice said.