North Dakota
A high-level overview of immigration enforcement activity, school protection policies, and resources for families and educators in North Dakota.
Overview
State context
North Dakota has a very small immigrant population and limited ICE enforcement activity. The state's oil industry has attracted some immigrant workers, but the overall scale is small. No specific school protection policies exist.
ICE activity
ICE activity in North Dakota is very limited. Enforcement primarily focuses on ports of entry along the Canadian border.
School policies
No statewide or district-level school protection policies. The issue has not been a significant legislative priority.
Notes for advocates
North Dakota's immigrant population is small and dispersed. Fargo has the largest concentration of immigrant and refugee families in the state, including Somali, Bhutanese, and other refugee communities resettled through federal programs.
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