CHICAGO — Immigrant rights activists and parents were left in shock as a teacher was detained by immigration authorities during drop-off at a Chicago daycare on Wednesday. The Rayito de Sol Spanish Immersion Early Learning Center became the scene of distress as children and their families witnessed the arrest unfold around 7 a.m.
The incident reflects the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement policies, with reports of more than 3,000 arrests in the Chicago area since September under “Operation Midway Blitz.” Eyewitnesses noted the presence of several ICE officers in tactical clothing who detained the employee between two glass doors, despite her insistence of being a U.S. citizen.
Parents gathered outside the daycare, expressing their outrage and concern for their children's emotional wellbeing amidst the chaos. One parent described the detained teacher as a kind individual who should not have had to endure such treatment, calling the situation terrible.
As protests escalate in response to immigration enforcement tactics perceived as excessive, community members continue to advocate for the rights of immigrant families and challenge the impact of such actions on everyday life.
The incident reflects the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement policies, with reports of more than 3,000 arrests in the Chicago area since September under “Operation Midway Blitz.” Eyewitnesses noted the presence of several ICE officers in tactical clothing who detained the employee between two glass doors, despite her insistence of being a U.S. citizen.
Parents gathered outside the daycare, expressing their outrage and concern for their children's emotional wellbeing amidst the chaos. One parent described the detained teacher as a kind individual who should not have had to endure such treatment, calling the situation terrible.
As protests escalate in response to immigration enforcement tactics perceived as excessive, community members continue to advocate for the rights of immigrant families and challenge the impact of such actions on everyday life.
