The principal of Edina High School warned in a recent email to families that students who are caught “making light of immigration threats or referencing ICE in ways that cause fear or humiliation” could face suspension.
Principal Paul Paetzel said this type of language is “a serious offense and not representative of our core values,” according to a copy of the email obtained by Crime Watch Minneapolis.
“Behavior of this nature fundamentally violates our commitment to providing a safe and equitable learning environment free from harassment. Such language and behaviors directly contradict Edina Public Schools’ vision and mission, and what we expect of our students,” he wrote.
Edina Public Schools @edinaschools has decided that they're going to suspend students who engage in First Amendment free speech about ICE, in order to protect the feelings of illegal aliens. pic.twitter.com/WUtvNOxHRz
— CrimeWatchMpls (@CrimeWatchMpls) December 14, 2025
“If this type of behavior occurs, we will honor the discipline policy and move forward with consequences up to and including suspension. Our responsibility is to protect every student’s right to feel safe, respected, and valued at school.”
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) increased its presence in Minnesota this month as the state came under national scrutiny for widespread fraud carried out predominantly by the Somali population.
ICE says it has arrested 400 illegal aliens during its “Operation Metro Surge” thus far, including “pedophiles, rapists, and violent thugs.”
“Tim Walz and Jacob Frey failed to protect the people of Minnesota. They let these monsters and child predators roam free,” said Assistant Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Thanks to our brave law enforcement, Minnesota is safer with these thugs off their streets. Instead of thanking our law enforcement for removing criminals from their communities, Tim Walz and Jacob Frey continue to demonize our brave law enforcement.”
Anthony Gockowski
Anthony Gockowski is Editor-in-Chief of Alpha News. He previously worked as an editor for The Minnesota Sun and Campus Reform, and wrote for the Daily Caller.
