ICE Deploys Tear Gas Near Chicago Elementary School, Sparking Panic | AI News Digest
In a troubling incident at Funston Elementary School in Chicago, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents released tear gas while executing a raid on a nearby grocery store, leading to chaos at the school as the fumes wafted in. Students and teachers were caught off guard, with first-grade teacher Maria Heavener noting that many children voiced concerns about their families’ safety, highlighting the pervasive anxiety surrounding immigration enforcement in the community. This event is emblematic of the intensified immigration crackdown under the Trump administration, which has shifted its focus to urban areas. In response to these heightened tensions, educators and local residents are collaborating to foster safer spaces for students.
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