Minnesota High School Threatens to Suspend Students Who Talk Positively About ICE

A Minnesota high school has warned that students could face disciplinary action, including suspension, for comments that praise Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents or reference immigration enforcement in ways the school says create fear or intimidation.

Paul Paetzel, principal of Edina High School, sent a letter to parents explaining that positive references to ICE or President Trump’s immigration policies conflict with what he described as the school’s desired culture.

“I want to speak directly and proactively about the culture we are committed to creating at Edina High School,” Paetzel wrote. “As we continue to grow as a community, it is essential that we are clear about the expectations we hold for language and behavior that honor the dignity of every student.”

Paetzel said that joking about immigration enforcement or mentioning ICE in ways that cause fear or humiliation would be considered a serious violation of school policy.

“Behavior of this nature fundamentally violates our commitment to providing a safe and equitable learning environment free from harassment,” he wrote. “Such language and behaviors directly contradict Edina Public Schools’ vision and mission, and what we expect of our students.”

He added that violations would be handled under the district’s discipline policy, with consequences “up to and including suspension.”

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Edina High School serves more than 2,700 students in grades nine through twelve and is widely regarded as one of the top-performing public high schools in the country.

The controversy comes amid heightened debate in Minnesota over immigration policy and enforcement, particularly in relation to the state’s large Somali population. Recent investigations have drawn attention to allegations of widespread social security fraud involving Somali immigrants, an issue that has intensified political scrutiny.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has rejected claims that the Somali community should be broadly blamed and has instead called for greater inclusion.

“We are going to defend our neighbors,” Walz said at a fundraiser last week. “Instead of demonizing our Somali community, we’re going to do more to welcome more in.”

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