California Lawmakers Pass Bill Requiring Immigration Enforcement Alerts On School Campuses

California lawmakers have passed the SAFE Act, a bill requiring K-12 schools, state universities, and community colleges to notify students, faculty, and families when immigration enforcement authorities are present on campuses. The legislation, aimed at protecting immigrant students amid the Trump administration's aggressive deportation campaign, mandates alerts similar to those for other campus emergencies and awaits Governor Gavin Newsom's signature. Lawmakers emphasize that the bill is crucial to ensuring educational institutions remain safe spaces where students can learn without fear, reflecting concerns over federal immigration raids affecting immigrant communities. The SAFE Act is part of a broader legislative effort in California to restrict immigration enforcement activities on school grounds, including barring authorities from entering nonpublic areas without a warrant. The bill has garnered support from education leaders, immigrant advocacy groups, and state officials who highlight the urgency of protecting immigrant families and maintaining safe learning environments. If signed, the law would take effect immediately and remain in place until 2031.