Support SB 508 to Bar Immigration Enforcement in Schools

MEA members are encouraged to contact their lawmakers in support of Senate Bill 508, which will be up for a hearing in the Senate on Thursday, Jan. 29.

SB 508 would designate certain places like schools, courthouses and other “sensitive locations” as immigration-enforcement-free zones. Children should not have to fear being taken by ICE while they sit in a classroom. Michigan residents should not have to fear encountering masked agents when they are receiving care in a hospital. Under this bill, such spaces would prohibit law enforcement activity unless accompanied by a valid judicial warrant.

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Michigan Education Leaders United in Support of Safe, Welcoming Schools

JOINT STATEMENT – January 28, 2026 As education leaders, our shared responsibility is to ensure that schools remain safe, stable, and welcoming environments where every student can learn without fear. Recent immigration enforcement action, both nationally and here in Michigan, have created anxiety and uncertainty for students, families, and educators alike. When events beyond the […]

by Elena Helmer

Supporting students amidst immigration fear and uncertainty

UPDATE 1/28: MEA members are urged to contact lawmakers to support SB 508 (up for a Senate hearing tomorrow), which would designate certain places like schools, courthouses and other “sensitive locations” as immigration-enforcement-free zones. Today, MEA joined with other statewide education organizations to issue a joint statement on “our shared responsibility is to ensure that […]

by Elena Helmer