Training staff to block federal officers? This isn’t just education, it’s a legal powder keg.
Head of Portland Maine Public Schools Sarah Lentz announces that all staff will receive training on how to interfere with federal officers attempting to detain illegals
“In the months ahead, all staff will receive training in active bystander intervention —in the face of… pic.twitter.com/QIgyPNHxgI
— Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) January 7, 2026
Factcheck:
Yes, Sarah Lentz, Chair of Portland Public Schools, announced in her January 6, 2026, State of the Schools Address that staff will receive training in active bystander intervention and de-escalation to support students amid potential federal immigration actions or other safety concerns. Full text: http://portlandschools.org (search “State of the Schools”).