This case study takes place in a Midwestern, politically conservative rural community shortly after a highly contested presidential election. Like other communities, Paisano has experienced demographic change in a relatively short time. Meat processing plants and construction jobs proliferate, attracting migrant workers. One day, secondary school Principal Kate Robertson notices a sign that reads, "Illegal aliens are TERRORISTS. Deport them!" Rumors that immigration enforcement authorities are in the community have started circulating. A parent soon removes her son from school, and he does not return. Principal Robertson seeks information about the family but hesitates to draw attention to their potential lack of legal status. Case NarrativeSecondary school Principal Kate Robertson watched the 2016 political debates and paid attention to the candidates' positions on immigration reform. It is a prominent issue for the nation and her state, community, and school. Similar to other rural Midwestern communities, the once-sleepy, agricultural town, Paisano, has experienced a startling amount of change in a relatively short time. Meat processing and packing plants, construction, and service industry jobs are proliferating and attracting migrant workers. While a small number of Mexican immigrant families have

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