Federal agents' aggressive tactics spark fear in Minneapolis schools as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations unfold.
In a shocking turn of events, a disturbing video surfaced showing moments leading up to the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis. The incident occurred at Roosevelt High School, where federal agents attempted to make an arrest while on school property. However, things took a deadly turn when an agent deployed chemical irritants, detaining an educator and sparking chaos.
Eyewitness accounts describe scenes of terror as federal agents circulated around the perimeter of the school, with some even claiming to have seen vehicles parked outside classrooms. Parents, including Clara, who has kids in Minneapolis Schools, expressed their concerns about their children's safety, stating that her daughter observed federal agents outside her elementary classroom.
"It was like a scene from a movie," said Clara. "Meanwhile, many agents and vehicles were circling the perimeter of the school."
Education officials from across Minnesota have come together to voice their outrage against ICE's presence in schools, citing intimidation, fear, and anxiety among students, educators, and families. The President of Education Minnesota, Monica Byron, noted that every moment ICE remains near schools endangers children, educators, and families.
The Minneapolis Federation of Educators echoed this sentiment, with member Catina Taylor stating that grown men have used pepper spray on terrified high school students on school property. The union has also been organizing rides for kids of immigrant families due to parents' fear of leaving their homes.
However, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) downplays these allegations, claiming that officers used targeted crowd control for the safety of law enforcement and the public. The agency further denies deploying tear gas, which contradicts witness accounts.
The incident has sparked widespread concern, with educators and families demanding accountability for the shooting. As tensions rise, education officials are pushing back against ICE's aggressive tactics, advocating for a safer learning environment for all students.
"It's never, under any circumstances, acceptable to have immigration enforcement on school grounds," said Natasha Dockter, Minneapolis Federation of Educators. "We will not stand idly by while our children and educators are subjected to this kind of fear and intimidation."
In a shocking turn of events, a disturbing video surfaced showing moments leading up to the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis. The incident occurred at Roosevelt High School, where federal agents attempted to make an arrest while on school property. However, things took a deadly turn when an agent deployed chemical irritants, detaining an educator and sparking chaos.
Eyewitness accounts describe scenes of terror as federal agents circulated around the perimeter of the school, with some even claiming to have seen vehicles parked outside classrooms. Parents, including Clara, who has kids in Minneapolis Schools, expressed their concerns about their children's safety, stating that her daughter observed federal agents outside her elementary classroom.
"It was like a scene from a movie," said Clara. "Meanwhile, many agents and vehicles were circling the perimeter of the school."
Education officials from across Minnesota have come together to voice their outrage against ICE's presence in schools, citing intimidation, fear, and anxiety among students, educators, and families. The President of Education Minnesota, Monica Byron, noted that every moment ICE remains near schools endangers children, educators, and families.
The Minneapolis Federation of Educators echoed this sentiment, with member Catina Taylor stating that grown men have used pepper spray on terrified high school students on school property. The union has also been organizing rides for kids of immigrant families due to parents' fear of leaving their homes.
However, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) downplays these allegations, claiming that officers used targeted crowd control for the safety of law enforcement and the public. The agency further denies deploying tear gas, which contradicts witness accounts.
The incident has sparked widespread concern, with educators and families demanding accountability for the shooting. As tensions rise, education officials are pushing back against ICE's aggressive tactics, advocating for a safer learning environment for all students.
"It's never, under any circumstances, acceptable to have immigration enforcement on school grounds," said Natasha Dockter, Minneapolis Federation of Educators. "We will not stand idly by while our children and educators are subjected to this kind of fear and intimidation."
just saw that video from the Roosevelt High School incident and I'm still trying to process what happened... it's crazy that ICE would deploy chemical irritants on school property, detaining an educator and causing chaos. 
as a parent myself, I can only imagine how terrifying it must be for my kids to see agents circling around their classroom like they're in some kind of action movie. 
I'm also not buying the DHS claim about targeted crowd control... witness accounts say otherwise, and that's what matters here.
), it breaks my heart to hear that teachers are being subjected to this kind of intimidation. 
we need to stand together as a community to demand accountability and create a safer learning environment for all students. 
. And what's up with the lack of transparency from DHS? They just deny everything without even acknowledging that their actions might be having serious consequences on people's lives. We need some real answers here 
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. This whole thing is giving me major anxiety about my own kids going to school one day... ICE on school grounds?! That's just not right 
. I mean I get that they're trying to do their job, but using chemical irritants and pepper spray on high school students? 
No way. And now the education officials are speaking out against it? Finally someone's saying something 
. I've been hearing rumors about ICE being present in schools for a while now, and it's just not what I want my kids to experience when they're trying to learn 
. Can't we all just get along? 
. Parents should know when their little ones are in danger, not have to worry about federal agents bursting into classrooms 
. I mean, who does that? DHS needs to get its act together and listen to the educators and parents 
What's really going on is that ICE is using these schools as a place to round up people who are already vulnerable... it's just plain wrong.
ICE should focus on helping ppl rather than scaring them down with chemical irritants and arrests. we can't have grown men using pepper spray on terrified kids in school 
. We need to make sure our kids are safe and can focus on learning, not living in fear. Can we please just get some answers here? 
. But DHS is just downplaying everything and denying the allegations? Come on! We need transparency here, especially when it comes to law enforcement and our children's safety.
i mean, who needs their morning recess ruined by a bunch of agents in vests? 
and can someone pls explain to me why they're driving around with sirens on? didn't anyone think that might be a bit too loud for, like, actual students?! 
my heart goes out to all these families who are living in fear... we need to do something about this ASAP 
The fact that they deployed chemical irritants and saw vehicles circling the perimeter is already super scary, but now we're hearing about pepper spray being used on high school students... that's just not okay 
I mean what's next? They're gonna show up at your kid's soccer practice or something? 
It's not like they can't do their jobs anywhere else. And yeah, using chemical irritants on someone who didn't even try to run away from them is just wild. What if that person was a single mom trying to protect her kids? 
and it sounds like some were even scared enough to pee in their pants 
news footage shows federal agents using chemical irritants on an educator it's literally like something from a dystopian movie. Educators and parents are right to be terrified. We cant just sit back and watch our kids get traumatized by these aggressive tactics