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WTUL News & Views was joined in the studio by Nuestra Voz Cultural Organizer Lydia Nichols to talk about two important policies that the Orleans Parish School Board will vote on this Thursday, September 14th, 2017 that would regulate the relationship between schools and law enforcement. The suggested policy change will prevent law enforcement officers (including but not limited to ICE) from interviewing students on campus or accessing student/family data without a warrant.  

Tune into our conversation to hear Lydia explain why these protective policies are important for the safety and education of students frequently targeted by law enforcement, what it means to support the notion that children’s lives matter, and how schools and systems can protect communities facing intense pressure from the current administration. 

Call to Action: 

Show your support and join Nuestra Voz at the OPSB meeting on the West Bank at at 5:00 pm at 3520 General De Gaulle Drive (details here.) 

Follow their organizing efforts, current campaigns, and events on their Facebook page.