A federal judge ordered the release of a detained 5‑year‑old and his father from a Texas ICE facility, sharply criticizing the administration’s enforcement quotas; the ruling highlighted widespread concern about tactics that critics say traumatize children. The order and accompanying judicial language have intensified scrutiny of recent ICE operations. Simultaneously, Native American communities and tribal nations are accelerating issuance of tribal IDs as members fear being targeted in immigration sweeps—tribal leaders say the move is unprecedented and reflects deep anxiety among students and staff with Native heritage. Higher‑education leaders should expect continued campus impact: student services, legal clinics, and campus safety offices are responding to heightened demand for identity verification, legal help and counseling for students affected by enforcement actions.