Feds Under Fire for Fatal Shooting in Minneapolis ICE Raid, as School District Cuts Ties with Agents Amid Widespread Fear and Intimidation.
In the aftermath of a deadly confrontation between federal agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and a high school student in Minneapolis, the local school district has taken a drastic step: it's offering remote learning to students whose families are too afraid to leave their homes due to ICE operations. The move comes as educators and parents alike express outrage and frustration at the agency's tactics.
Eyewitness accounts describe the scene of chaos and intimidation, with federal agents allegedly using pepper spray on terrified high school students on school property. Teachers have spoken out about the emotional toll of having ICE agents circle schools, waiting for families to arrive, and the fear that comes with knowing that a single agent could pose a threat to any child who leaves their classroom.
"We have seen ICE agents in Roseville circling school property just waiting for families to pick up their children," said Monica Byron, President of Education Minnesota. "Every moment ICE remains near our schools endangers children, educators and families." The agency's presence has sparked anxiety and fear not only among students but also among parents who are hesitant to leave their homes due to concerns about immigration status.
The impact extends beyond Minneapolis city limits, with teachers in St. Cloud reporting a similar sense of unease and discomfort. "The fear as they load their students onto the bus at the end of the day, not knowing whether that child will return to their family or to an empty house," said Chris Erickson, president of the St. Cloud Education Association.
As Minneapolis educators gathered to demand accountability for the fatal shooting, which killed 20-year-old Renee Good, they expressed outrage at ICE's actions. "While on school property they deployed chemical irritants and detained an educator and MFE member who was doing their job at dismissal," said Natasha Dockter, Minneapolis Federation of Educators.
Despite DHS claims that federal agents used targeted crowd control for the safety of law enforcement and the public, a witness account contradicts this assertion. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling on Immigration Enforcement to leave schools alone. "Immigration enforcement should never, under any circumstances, be on school grounds," said Dockter.
In response to growing pressure, Minneapolis Public Schools have vowed to provide remote learning options for students whose families are too afraid to send them to class due to ICE operations. The move comes as a much-needed lifeline to families who fear for their children's safety and well-being in the wake of this latest incident.
In the aftermath of a deadly confrontation between federal agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and a high school student in Minneapolis, the local school district has taken a drastic step: it's offering remote learning to students whose families are too afraid to leave their homes due to ICE operations. The move comes as educators and parents alike express outrage and frustration at the agency's tactics.
Eyewitness accounts describe the scene of chaos and intimidation, with federal agents allegedly using pepper spray on terrified high school students on school property. Teachers have spoken out about the emotional toll of having ICE agents circle schools, waiting for families to arrive, and the fear that comes with knowing that a single agent could pose a threat to any child who leaves their classroom.
"We have seen ICE agents in Roseville circling school property just waiting for families to pick up their children," said Monica Byron, President of Education Minnesota. "Every moment ICE remains near our schools endangers children, educators and families." The agency's presence has sparked anxiety and fear not only among students but also among parents who are hesitant to leave their homes due to concerns about immigration status.
The impact extends beyond Minneapolis city limits, with teachers in St. Cloud reporting a similar sense of unease and discomfort. "The fear as they load their students onto the bus at the end of the day, not knowing whether that child will return to their family or to an empty house," said Chris Erickson, president of the St. Cloud Education Association.
As Minneapolis educators gathered to demand accountability for the fatal shooting, which killed 20-year-old Renee Good, they expressed outrage at ICE's actions. "While on school property they deployed chemical irritants and detained an educator and MFE member who was doing their job at dismissal," said Natasha Dockter, Minneapolis Federation of Educators.
Despite DHS claims that federal agents used targeted crowd control for the safety of law enforcement and the public, a witness account contradicts this assertion. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling on Immigration Enforcement to leave schools alone. "Immigration enforcement should never, under any circumstances, be on school grounds," said Dockter.
In response to growing pressure, Minneapolis Public Schools have vowed to provide remote learning options for students whose families are too afraid to send them to class due to ICE operations. The move comes as a much-needed lifeline to families who fear for their children's safety and well-being in the wake of this latest incident.
. ICE is supposed to be helping people, not traumatizing kids and teachers on school property. I mean, who needs pepper spray on a high school campus?! The fact that parents are too scared to leave their homes because of this agency's presence is just devastating 
. And now the school district is offering remote learning options? That's a huge step in the right direction... hopefully it's not too little, too late 
. We need to do better than just "accountability" - we need actual change 
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Schools should be a safe space, not a place where kids can be intimidated or hurt by law enforcement. I feel so bad for those students and teachers who have to deal with this stress every day 
. The school district's decision to offer remote learning options is a huge step in the right direction, but we need to do more to hold ICE accountable for their actions 
. This needs to be addressed ASAP so no one else gets hurt 
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. We need more support and solidarity for families who are going through this, and we need ICE agents to understand that their actions have real-life consequences 
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. The fact that the school district is doing remote learning for families who are afraid is a huge step in the right direction, though 
. We need to make sure our schools feel safe and welcoming for everyone, not just some people's kids 
. I'm so proud of all the teachers and parents who are speaking out against ICE's tactics – we should be supporting them more! 
schools r supposed 2 b a safe space not a place where ppl r intimidated or harmed 
i hope ICE changes its tactics ASAP so these kinds of incidents dont happen again 
. remote learning is a total lifesaver for all these families who just wanna keep their kids safe at home 
... i mean, who needs that kind of stress in their lives? and can you believe DHS is trying to spin this as some kinda safety thing when it's super clear they're just being cruel 
... anyway, i hope the district takes steps to really make sure those families have a support system in place 
I don't know how much more of this parents can take, it's just too much stress and anxiety for them. And what about the kids? They should be able to go to school without worrying about ICE agents on campus... 
. And it's not just the deaths, the emotional toll is real too 
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. That's a huge impact on education and community health 
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. It's clear that these agents are causing harm beyond just the immediate victims.
. So, not only are we talking about human lives lost, but also about the financial burden it puts on our communities 
. Schools should be a safe space for learning and growth, not a place where students are constantly looking over their shoulders.
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ice agents on school grounds is like a major buzzkill 
imagine walking into class every day knowing there's someone lurking around just waiting for your family 
gotta love remote learning options tho 
hope everyone stays safe & sound 
this is getting out of hand 
it's super intimidating for kids and parents alike 
, I'm literally shaking thinking about those poor kids being terrorized by ICE agents on school grounds!!! How can they do that?!? The fact that teachers are afraid to even leave their classrooms because they know an agent could walk in and cause trouble is just heartbreaking 
. And now the school district is offering remote learning for families who are too scared to send their kids to class... it's like, about time something gets done about this!!! 
The gov't needs to take responsibility for these agents' actions and make sure they're held accountable