Reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Kingston last week prompted parents and organizations like Ulster Immigrant Defense Network (UIDN) and Ulster Rapid Response (URR) alike to seek assurances during a meeting of the Kingston City School District Board of Education that students would be kept safe.

Daniel Woodham is a part-time farmer and part-time caseworker with UIDN, an organization that aids with everything from legal support to household needs. Woodham said he felt compelled to speak on behalf of those who might feel too frightened to speak for themselves.

“I’m coming to represent the voice of people that aren’t here,” Woodham said, “The people that aren’t here are people that fear for their safety right now… And during times like this, we have seen

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