Congressman García’s Statement on ICE Presence in a Chicago Public School

CHICAGO – Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement in response to reports of ICE activity at Hamline Elementary:

“Our schools must remain a safe haven where children, families, and staff can come and go without fear of intimidation from ICE. These places of learning often serve as a second home to students, and they should never become grounds for anxiety or distress, especially for our children.

“I am grateful that our school personnel are trained and prepared to handle these situations. We will keep educating our community and working together to ensure everyone knows their rights and knows how to navigate potential interactions with immigration officials.

“Chicago and Illinois have led the nation with laws that welcome and protect immigrants, and prohibit coordination with ICE. We will continue to defend our diverse immigrant communities against Trump’s anti-immigrant harassment attempts.”

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