A charter school in Minnesota, funded by taxpayers, has transitioned to online classes this week due to safety concerns. Meanwhile, a local community organization has advised undocumented immigrants to stay indoors following reports of activity by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which has sparked fear and chaos within the Myanmar community.

Sejong Academy, a public charter institution located in St. Paul, has decided to shift to remote learning for the rest of the week. This decision was made in light of concerns regarding the “safety and well-being” of its students and staff, as stated in an announcement on the school’s website.

“Sejong Academy will conduct online classes for the remainder of this week (January 14 and 15),” the announcement detailed. “We appreciate your ongoing support and cooperation as we focus on the safety and well-being of our school community.”

The school outlined that students would participate in virtual classes on Wednesday and Thursday, with Friday being a pre-scheduled day off for staff professional development. The announcement did not elaborate on the exact safety issues leading to this precautionary measure.

Amid these developments, hundreds of students and their supporters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol to protest recent Immigration Enforcement Operations in the state. The protestors also condemned the shooting of Renee Good, who was killed by an ICE officer the previous week. The demonstration took place in St. Paul, Minnesota, on January 14, 2026.

The shift came as Urban Village, a Minnesota-based community organization, released a video and posted statements on Instagram addressing immigration enforcement activity and urging illegal immigrants to remain at home.

In the video, a representative of Urban Village said the organization was communicating urgent information “regarding ICE,” while another speaker advised people without a green card or proof of citizenship to stay home and avoid opening their doors to people they do not recognize.

The video also referenced schools offering online learning options for families concerned about sending children to school.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers question a man about his status on Lake Street near Karmel Mall in Minnesota on Dec. 10, 2025. (Christopher Juhn/Anadolu via Getty Images)

In a separate Instagram post, Urban Village said members of Minnesota’s Myanmar diaspora had been detained by ICE and U.S. Border Patrol and transferred to detention centers outside the state.

The organization claimed some detainees were pressured to sign documents waiving legal rights and alleged enforcement actions that may have violated policies or laws, citing information obtained from a public official.

Protesters rally on Portland Street in Minneapolis, Minn., following federal agents fatally shooting a woman on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.  (Obtained by Fox News Digital)

Urban Village said it was advising noncitizens and non-green card holders to remain home, avoid driving and limit contact amid what it described as heightened enforcement, adding that the guidance had caused parents to miss work, medical appointments to be skipped and children to miss school and activities.

Sejong Academy did not reference immigration enforcement or ICE in its online learning announcement, and it is unclear whether the school coordinated with Urban Village or adjusted operations in response to the organization’s guidance.

According to IRS filings reviewed by ProPublica and verified by Fox News Digital, Sejong Academy reported receiving more than $7 million in government grants, underscoring its status as a publicly funded charter school.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Sejong Academy and Urban Village for comment.