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San Diego School Board Member defends controversial comments on immigration and classroom sizes
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- Maya Phillips defends controversial comments as a factual observation about immigration enforcement effects.
- Phillips, a Ramona Unified School District trustee and immigrant, says her remarks addressed practical outcomes of policy.
- District officials said Phillips spoke in a personal comments section, not on behalf of the board or district.
- Community members criticized the remarks as dehumanizing and inappropriate for a school setting.
- The Ramona district said it would continue to follow local and federal laws.
- Phillips reaffirmed commitment to supporting every student and family, regardless of immigration status.
- Phillips stated her comments were meant to reassure legal residents about immigration enforcement.
- Supporters and critics debated the impact of immigration policy on school funding and class sizes.
- Phillips faced calls for resignation from some community members.
- The district said the board's work includes creating a safe, welcoming environment for all students.
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