As the school year starts back up, officials in Pasadena are letting community members know that educational facilities are safe spaces for students and parents regardless of immigration status.

Administrators and government officials gathered Sunday – the day before the first day of class – to ease concerns for the families of the district’s nearly 14,000 students, especially immigrant families.

“We realize, at this time, some of our parents have to live in caution,” Pasadena Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth J. Blanco. “To those families, we are sending you a strong message today: We see you, we support you and we are here for you.”

Members of local and state government shared the same sentiment on Sunday and condemned the immigration raids that cause fear in the co

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