US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents made an attempt to enter Hamline Elementary School in Chicago on Friday morning but were denied access by school officials. The incident occurred around 11:15 a.m. local time when ICE agents approached the school premises.
According to Chicago Public Schools (CPS) officials, the school staff promptly followed established protocols to ensure the safety of students and staff. CPS Chief Education Officer Bogdana Chkoumbova stated that the ICE agents were kept outside the school, and CPS law department and Office of Safety and Security were contacted for further guidance. The agents were not allowed entry into the school and were prohibited from interacting with any students or staff members.
