Two Minnesota school districts and university faculty members filed federal lawsuits Wednesday challenging Department of Homeland Security and ICE policies that permit immigration enforcement at or near schools and college campuses. Plaintiffs, represented by Democracy Forward, say the rollback of longstanding “sensitive‑location” protections has driven attendance drops, forced expansions of remote learning, and disrupted K‑12 operations across Minneapolis–Saint Paul. The complaints contend the administration’s Jan. 21, 2025 policy change is unlawful and infringes on students’ access to public education; Democracy Forward CEO Skye Perryman framed the filing as a defense of children’s safety and legal protections. The suits escalate pressure on colleges and school districts to respond operationally and legally as enforcement activity continues to affect campus climate and school staffing priorities.