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Misunderstanding at Hamline Elementary School Involves Secret Service, Not ICE Amid Deportation Fears

Secret Service agents visited Hamline Elementary to investigate a threat, leading to initial confusion with ICE, causing concern in immigrant communities.

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  1. Chicago school district says it was wrong about ICE agents going to a school

    The confusion over the identity of federal agents reflects a broader anxiety in the community amidst fears of increased immigration enforcement under the new administration.

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  2. Chicago school claims to block ICE entry, was really Secret Service

    The response of Chicago Public Schools to the federal agents' attempted entry underscores a firm commitment to safeguarding the rights and safety of its students, particularly in the context of Illinois immigration laws that clearly protect undocumented individuals.

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  3. Secret Service agents, not ICE, visited Chicago school, officials say amid deportation fears

    The incident underscores the heightened anxiety within immigrant communities as the current administration intensifies its focus on deportation and immigration enforcement, prompting schools to remain alert amid such fears.

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  4. Secret Service agents, not ICE, visited Chicago school, officials say amid deportation fears

    The confusion surrounding the presence of federal agents highlights the heightened fears in immigrant communities, exacerbated by the current administration's aggressive stance on immigration enforcement.

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  5. Chicago officials say ICE denied entry at elementary school

    The presence of ICE agents at schools represents a concerning shift in immigration enforcement that raises fears among parents, students, and staff regarding the safety and well-being of children within these learning environments.

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  6. ICE raids update as agents deny showing up to Chicago elementary school

    The situation at Hamline Elementary School highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement in educational settings, particularly under the newly empowered ICE policies that threaten to disrupt the sanctity of such safe havens.

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  7. ICE denies agents showed up at Chicago elementary school

    The uncertainty surrounding ICE's presence at Hamline Elementary highlights the growing fears among parents in immigrant communities since the Trump administration's recent policy shift, which has disrupted the sense of safety schools are meant to provide.

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  8. Law enforcement agents tried to enter a Chicago elementary school but were not allowed, Chicago Public Schools officials say

    In the face of escalating federal enforcement actions, Chicago Public Schools firmly asserted its commitment to safeguarding students' rights and ensuring their safety from intrusive immigration tactics, reflecting a broader stance against the potential fear and disruption such policies could instigate in immigrant communities.

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Updated: Jan 25th, 2025, 2:49 AM ET

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U.S. Secret Service agents mistakenly identified as ICE visited Hamline Elementary School in Chicago while investigating a threat. The incident heightened fears among immigrant communities, occurring amid recent deportation policy announcements from the Trump administration. Chicago Public Schools initially communicated the misunderstanding, emphasizing that the agents presented IDs from the Department of Homeland Security. They were not allowed entry into the school. Local officials, including Mayor Johnson, confirmed the agents' role and reassured the community of their commitment to safety, urging against spreading unverified information.


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