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We ask Guidepost Montessori to join the federal lawsuit PCUN v. Noem before the August 11, 2025 deadline to be added as a plaintiff. By joining, Guidepost can help restore legal protections for schools, churches, and other sacred spaces from immigration enforcement — and prevent future arrests like the one that traumatized our South Beaverton campus.
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On July 15, 2025, a father was violently arrested by ICE outside Guidepost Montessori’s South Beaverton campus just after dropping off his child. The arrest used the school’s parking lot as a staging ground, and agents ultimately smashed the parent's car window and forcibly removed him from the vehicle — despite no provocation or resistance on his part.
This traumatic event was made possible because the federal government recently revoked its “sensitive locations” policy — a long-standing practice that previously protected schools, places of worship, and hospitals from immigration enforcement.
A group of organizations have filed a lawsuit (PCUN v. Noem) seeking to restore these protections. Guidepost Montessori — as a nationwide network of over 130 campuses — is uniquely positioned to lead by joining the lawsuit as a plaintiff. As a school directly impacted by this new policy, Guidepost has the legal standing and moral authority to represent the interests of schools across the country.
If Guidepost joins, it could help prevent future arrests on school grounds and preserve sacred places where children and families should always feel safe. The legal team at Innovation Law Lab has confirmed that Guidepost must be added as a plaintiff before August 11 if it wishes to participate in the amended complaint.
andmed petitsiooni kohta
Petitsioon algas:
30.07.2025
Kogumine lõpeb:
11.08.2025 23:59 GMT −7
Piirkond :
Ameerika Ühendriigid
teema:
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Message about a completed petition
enne 6 päevaDear Guidepost Community,
Thank you for signing and sharing the petition urging Guidepost Montessori to join the PCUN v. Noem lawsuit. While Guidepost as a corporation chose not to participate, I am proud to share that our local school leaders have shown great courage by joining the lawsuit themselves.
The Head of School, Amy Lomanto; Assistant Head of School, Hanna Mae Anderson; and Toddler Lead Guide, Lauren Fong are now named plaintiffs in the amended complaint, alongside other organizations across the country. Their leadership ensures that what happened in our community will not be ignored, and helps protect schools and other sacred spaces nationwide. I have also joined the lawsuit, and I hope to stand in for all parents in our community.
The Amended Complaint is attached for those who wish to read it.
If you see Amy, Hanna, or Lauren around school, please take a moment to thank them and recognize their bravery in stepping forward on behalf of our children and families.
Sincerely,
Caroline Medeiros -
Dear friends and fellow supporters,
Thank you for signing and sharing our petition urging Guidepost Montessori to join the PCUN v. Noem lawsuit. I shared the petition, signatures, and comments directly with Guidepost's CEO Maris Mendes on Tuesday, August 4. Despite this strong showing of support from the community, Guidepost has decided not to join the lawsuit. Please see their response attached.
Many of us feel deeply disappointed that the school has chosen not to stand with us in this critical moment. Guidepost had a unique opportunity to lead nationally and protect schools, churches, and other sacred spaces — not only for our children, but for children everywhere. If you feel compelled, you can also share your disappointment directly with CEO Maris Mendes at families@guideposteducation.com.
But the fight is not over.
Innovation Law Lab has invited us — the parents and community members directly affected — to join the lawsuit ourselves as individual plaintiffs. Some things to note:
- You may participate using your real name or a pseudonym for privacy.
- All legal costs are covered.
- Experienced attorneys will handle the case.
- Our role is to share how this event impacted our community and why protections are urgently needed.
If you are interested in joining as a plaintiff, please email me (carolinekmedeiros@gmail.com) so I can connect you with the legal team. While Innovation Law Lab is seeking leave to amend the complaint (which may extend the August 11 timeline), we should determine now who is willing to join as an individual plaintiff.
With gratitude,
Caroline Medeiros
Guidepost South Beaverton Parent and Immigration Attorney
