The School District of Philadelphia addressed social media rumors of ICE activity near a local school, stating that no agents have been seen on or around the property. This clarification comes amidst national anxieties about potential immigration raids following President Trump's policies and recent changes to ICE enforcement protocols.
Social media posts alleging that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) agents raided or were seen near a Philadelphia school this week are false, according to the School District of Philadelphia. In a news release on Friday, the district shared a letter from Bianca Reyes, principal of Julia de Burgos Elementary School in Fairhill, to families. Reyes stated that ICE agents have not been present on or near school property.
This clarification comes amidst heightened concerns from pro-immigration groups in Philadelphia and nationwide. These groups are on high alert for potential ICE raids following President Trump's campaign promise of mass deportations and subsequent executive orders on immigration, including one attempting to revoke birthright citizenship (which has been temporarily blocked by a judge). Adding to the anxieties, CBS News reported that the Trump administration reversed a Biden-era policy prohibiting ICE and Customs and Border Protection agents from making arrests near 'sensitive locations' such as schools and churches. The Trump administration justified this decision and recent enforcement actions as targeting unauthorized immigrants with serious criminal records. The executive orders prompted a 'Trump preparedness hearing' in Philadelphia City Council on Wednesday. City officials reaffirmed their commitment to 'sanctuary city' policies, including Executive Order No. 5-16 issued during former Mayor Jim Kenney's administration. This order states that the city will not honor ICE detainer requests unless they are supported by a judicial warrant and pertain to an individual convicted of a violent felony. Reyes concluded her letter by emphasizing the school's commitment to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all children and families, assuring parents that they can confidently send their children to school
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