The Socorro Independent School District has declared itself a "safe haven" for undocumented students, prohibiting immigration officials from visiting a school without a warrant and approval from the superintendent.

SISD trustees on Tuesday approved the resolution, which they said was in response to President Donald Trump's termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program.

The vote was 5-1, with trustee Hector Gonzalez voting against the motion. Trustee Antonio "Tony" Ayub was absent.

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Gonzalez said he was against the resolution because it places the SISD directly against federal law.

"For the record, I am for DACA, but we’re proposing to set ourselves against the federal government and its laws," Gonzalez said. "I believe each and every one of us can reach our representatives and say, 'Hey, I am for DACA and you need to find a way to amend this law.' "

The resolution prohibits Immigration and Customs Enforcement and any state or local law enforcement agency acting on ICE's behalf from visiting a school without a warrant and approval from the superintendent.

"I think education should be for everybody, and of course you want a safe haven for students," said Veronica Hernandez, president of the Socorro chapter of the American Federation of Teachers. "Being so close to the border, I don't see how we could not pass this resolution."

The resolution also directs the district to review its record-keeping policies to make sure no data regarding students' immigration status is being collected.

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"The location and environment for enforcement of our federal laws is not at school," said trustee Michael Najera. "We need our students to feel safe, to be focused on learning, to be focused on getting good grades, on being kids."

Officials with ICE could not be reached for comment.

Other El Paso school districts have voiced support for their undocumented students, but have stopped short at saying they'll defy federal immigration laws.

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Trustees for the El Paso Independent School District last year approved a resolution declaring support for DACA students.

In April, Ysleta Independent School District trustees passed a resolution declaring the district a "Safe Zone" for students seeking information and support in relation to immigration policies.

Sara Sanchez can be reached at 546-6147; ssanchez@elpasotimes.com; @siempresarita on Twitter.