ICE Agents Detain Parent Near Acero Charter Schools, Sparking Community Fears
Incident Occurs During Rally to Save Schools from Closure
At a rally to save Acero Charter Schools, which are slated for closure, families and community members voiced their anxieties after a parent was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials while taking their children to school on Wednesday morning.
Details of the Incident
In a letter to parents, Acero officials confirmed that "ICE and ATF agents detained an adult individual in their vehicle at roughly 8:15 am this morning. Agents did not attempt to nor were they permitted to enter either Soto High School or Idar Elementary."
Schools’ Response
The two schools, located near 51st and St. Louis Avenue on the City’s Southwest Side, share the same campus. The principals for the two schools stated that staff escorted two students from the car into the school and no one was hurt. They also assured parents that Acero’s Community Wellness Protocols were implemented and would continue to monitor the situation.
Community Reaction
The detention has sparked fears among parents and community members, who are already concerned about the potential closure of the schools. Many are worried about the potential consequences of increased ICE presence in the area and its impact on their children’s education and well-being.
Conclusion
The incident has left many in the community feeling anxious and uncertain about the future of Acero Charter Schools. As the school’s fate remains uncertain, parents and community members are left to wonder if this is a sign of things to come.
FAQs
- What happened during the incident?
- A parent was detained by ICE agents while taking their children to school.
- Did ICE agents enter the schools?
- No, they did not attempt to or were not permitted to enter either Soto High School or Idar Elementary.
- Were any students or staff hurt?
- No, no one was hurt.
- What is the school’s response to the incident?
- The school has implemented its Community Wellness Protocols and will continue to monitor the situation.
