ICE Detainments Spike Across Connecticut; Schools Activate Protocols, Mental-Health Teams

Connecticut school districts are expanding mental-health supports and emergency protocols as a rise in ICE detainments affects students and families across the state. Districts including Stamford and Norwalk are designating staff to interact with ICE agents, formalizing family preparedness plans, and deploying emergency response teams to counsel impacted students. Yale Law’s Medical Legal Partnership has updated guardianship documents to help families plan for minors if a caregiver is detained.