Educators to call on ICE to stay away from Minnesota schools
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ST. PAUL, Minnesota. Jan. 8, 2026 – Education Minnesota President Monica Byron and local union leaders from across the state will hold a news conference Friday morning to call on Immigration and Customs Enforcement to stay away from schools.
Byron released a statement earlier today calling for ICE to stay away from schools.
Speakers will share firsthand accounts of how recent ICE actions are affecting students, families and educators in their communities—including students missing class because they and their families are afraid to leave their homes, disruptions to learning and the emotional toll on children who no longer feel safe at school.
Educators will emphasize that schools must remain places of safety, stability and learning for all students, and will urge federal officials to ensure ICE operations do not interfere with education or put students, families and school staff at risk.
WHAT: News conference – Educators call on ICE to stay away from schools
WHEN: Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, 8 a.m.
WHERE:
Education Minnesota headquarters
41 Sherburne Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55103
WHO: Speakers will include:
- Monica Byron, President, Education Minnesota
- Catina Taylor, President, Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59, ESP Chapter
- Chris Erickson, President, St. Cloud Education Association
- Wendy Marczak, President, Bloomington Federation of Teachers
About Education Minnesota
Education Minnesota is the voice for professional educators and students. Education Minnesota’s members include teachers and education support professionals in Minnesota’s public school districts, faculty members at Minnesota’s community and technical colleges and University of Minnesota campuses in Duluth and Crookston, retired educators and student teachers. Education Minnesota is affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers, National Education Association and AFL-CIO.
