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Apr 11, 2025 The Department of Homeland Security sent immigration agents to Los Angeles elementary schools seeking children Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The attempted school access brought immigration enforcement into a sensitive setting and heightened fear among students and families.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- Immigration agents turned away from LA elementary schools — Immigration agents from the Department of Homeland Security attempted to enter two Los Angeles elementary schools, Lillian Street Elementary and Russell Elementary, seeking five students in grades one through six.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 12 – 2025-04-05–2025-04-11
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Mar 19, 2025 President Trump signed an executive order directing the dismantling of the Department of Education Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order sought to shrink a congressionally created department through executive action, testing limits on presidential control over federal institutions.
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Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
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- Trump signed executive order to dismantle Department of Education — Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, which was established by Congress.
- Trump orders dismantling of the US Department of Education — On Thursday, Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the US Department of Education, raising concerns about the management of student debt.
- Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education — On March 19, 2025, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the U.S.
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Week 9 – 2025-03-15–2025-03-21
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