President Trump’s directive to allow federal immigration officials to make arrests at public schools and houses of worship, traditionally safe havens for undocumented immigrants, prompted outrage and shock among the state’s educators and religious leaders, with some vowing to protect families regardless of the federal orders.

School bus drivers in the second largest city in Massachusetts are urged to keep students on the bus if an immigration agent is waiting for them.

Federal immigration authorities will be permitted to arrest people and carry out enforcement actions in and near places such as churches and schools, marking a departure from long-standing policy to avoid so-called sensitive areas.

The superintendent sent a message to families Tuesday affirming her support for all students. The post Mass.’s 2nd largest district says ICE won’t be allowed in schools without criminal judicial warrant appeared first on Boston.

Worcester Public Schools sent a letter to families reminding them of the district's policies should any federal immigration agencies arrive at schools.

Undocumented immigrants may no longer be protected from federal immigration authorities in public schools or houses of worship as President Donald Trump cracks down on immigrants.