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15-year-old Los Angeles student wrongly detained at gunpoint: How is LAUSD protecting its schools from immigration raids?

A 15-year-old Los Angeles student with disabilities was wrongly detained at gunpoint outside Arleta High School by immigration agents in a case of mistaken identity, sparking outrage and prompting LAUSD to bolster safety measures. The district has introduced safe zones, virtual schooling, legal aid, and family support programs to protect immigrant students and address trauma-induced absenteeism and anxiety.