So investigating an 11 year old kid.
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Not sure this makes the administration look any better.
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Not sure this makes the administration look any better.
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UPDATE: Secret Service agents — not ICE — were denied entry at a Chicago school despite initial CPS reports, a CPS source said. Secret Service agents were looking for an 11-year-old who posted an anti-Trump video, the source said. https://buff.ly/3EatFDzbsky.app
it was secret service looking for an 11 year old that posted an anti trump video
Secret Service Agents — Not ICE — Denied Entry At Chicago School
CPS officials initially said agents who identified themselves as ICE arrived at Hamline Elementary in Back of the Yards Friday, but it was actually Secret Service agents looking for an 11-year-old who posted an anti-Trump video, a CPS source said.blockclubchicago.org
It sounds like Trump's begging to ride the Streisand Effect to me!Would like to see the video.
I was thinking along these same lines. Which is worse - ICE coming into an elementary school looking for illegal children or Secret Service coming in looking for an eleven year old who said something bad about Trump? Not a good look for either ICE or SS.So investigating an 11 year old kid.
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Not sure this makes the administration look any better.
It's getting worse.
Welcome to 1932.
Where the fuck will they deport them to?
Navajo Nation leaders address reports of ICE detaining tribal citizens
Social media reports of Navajo citizens being detained by ICE prompted Navajo leaders to explore ways to protect their people.www.azcentral.com
Navajo Nation leaders address reports of ICE detaining tribal citizens
Navajo Nation officials have contacted the governors of Arizona and New Mexico to address concerns about Navajo citizens being detained by ICE.
In response to President Donald Trump's executive order targeting the deportation of immigrants in the country illegally, Acting Navajo Nation Deputy Attorney General Kris Beecher recommended that tribal members carry their Certificate of Indian Blood along with other forms of identification.
Social media has been flooded with posts about Navajo citizens being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and questioned about their U.S. citizenship.
The unverified reports of people being detained and what leaders were doing to keep their citizens safe were discussed at a Navajo Nation committee meeting on Thursday. Beecher said Navajo Nation executive officials had contacted New Mexico and Arizona governors' offices with concerns.
"The biggest takeaway from that meeting ... was really encouraging the safety of Navajos," Beecher said. He encouraged leaders, when talking with their constituents, to urge them to carry IDs "whether they're state, federal, passport, if they have a tribal ID ... and I think that would include Certificate of Indian Blood."
State Sen. Theresa Hatathlie informed the council about a Navajo citizen who was detained for nine hours, underscoring the urgent need for emergency protocols. She emphasized that many tribal members face challenges with documentation. She said despite having Certificates of Indian Blood and state-issued IDs, several individuals have been detained or questioned by ICE agents who fail to recognize these documents as valid proof of citizenship, according to the Navajo Nation Council's news release.
"I agree with having your CIB on your phone. That's not a bad idea. These are good things to have with you," he said.
On Monday, Trump signed 10 sweeping executive actions related to border security and immigration enforcement.
Tribal Council delegates said they have been contacted by Navajo citizens in Phoenix stating they were detained by ICE. Beecher said tribal officials were working to verify those claims and address them.
The Navajo Nation's Washington office has contacted the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to determine best practices for Navajo citizens and other tribal members to ensure they have proper identification. In addition, the Navajo Department of Justice has reached out to tribes in the southern part of the state, consulting with their governments and attorneys general, who so far have reported no noticeable increase in interactions or enforcement actions involving ICE.
"We as the Navajo Nation and the leaders have to be respectful and positive with interactions with any law enforcement. We encourage your constituents to carry the IDs necessary," Beecher told the leaders. "We need to stay safe with our interaction with law enforcement outside of the Navajo Nation."
Concerns for unsheltered tribal members in urban areas
Navajo Nation Speaker Crystalyne Curley said even if the tribe's executive office did not have names or records of people who were detained, officials didn't have to wait until someone was detained to react.
"Even if we don't have verified numbers but we do have these families who are fearful already ... I am not going to rely on the Office of the President and Vice President to say, 'No, we are going to wait for a verified case before we intervene,'" Curley said. "I think there needs to be a protocol or system put into place before we even get that verified information."
She emphasized the importance of leaders taking the initiative and making sound judgments for the well-being of the people. She highlighted the need for a structured system, noting that other tribes already had implemented frameworks with extended hours to provide support for those in need.
"This isn't our first time going through something like this, but we should be there to provide additional resources," Curley said. "I'm worried about our unsheltered relatives that are in the metropolitan areas. They may be on the streets with no identifications."
Beecher gave recommendations on what the Navajo Nation could do to help its citizens:
- Set up a dedicated phone number, website, and email address that individuals or their relatives could use to seek assistance or request help for those who have been detained.
- Address challenges with the Navajo tribal identification card and explore the possibility of rolling it out to urban areas, such as Phoenix, Tucson and other cities, to better serve Navajos living in metropolitan areas.
- Establish a dedicated hotline for law enforcement, providing direct access to the Navajo Office of Vital Records & Identification to verify an individual’s identity.
Few Navajo Nation tribal ID cards have been issued
The Navajo identification card was launched under the leadership of the late former Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly, who collaborated with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Of the approximately 400,000 enrolled Navajo members, only 8,000 tribal identification cards have been issued since their introduction in 2012.
"How come not all departments, outside entities are recognizing our IDs?" said Ron Duncan, program manager at the Navajo Office of Vital Records and Identification. "It's because they're scarce, they've never really seen it. Partly, because we are lacking in capacity."
Those who don't have a tribal ID should be prioritized now, Duncan said.
In a statement from Navajo President Buu Nygren on Wednesday night, he said his office had fielded concerns and unconfirmed reports that urban Diné relatives were being questioned and detained by immigration officials.
"My office is looking into this matter and will provide updates as they come," Nygren said.
For their safety, he urged Navajo tribal members to be aware of their surroundings and carry valid forms of identification, such as a Certificate of Indian Birth or state-issued driver’s license.
"I am working actively with our state leaders and law enforcement to protect our Diné people," Nygren said.
Curley emphasized the immediate need for the executive branch to issue protocols for tribal members living off the reservation.
“Our people are reaching out to us directly, and their needs are urgent,” Curley said. “We must act swiftly to ensure their safety and well-being. Our constituents are depending on us for solutions.”
Tip line
On Friday, Nygren said that although his office has only received a few unconfirmed reports, staff have followed up on those leads and are designating the “Operation Rainbow Bridge” tip line to field calls on this issue.
"My administration has been working with other tribal leaders in the Southwest near the border who are more familiar with this issue," said Nygren. "My office has also been in contact with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, state and federal Senate and House representatives, and the office of the governors for Arizona and New Mexico."
He reiterated that Navajos should carry state-issued identification, such as a driver’s license or other picture identification if available.
"Having your state ID is crucial, and if you possess a CIB, it can provide an additional layer of reassurance," Nygren said. "If you do run into issues with federal immigration officials, reach out to our office through Operation Rainbow Bridge."
"We encourage individuals to remain calm and assured that our collaborative efforts with local, state, and federal law enforcement are ongoing to ensure community safety," he said.
Tip line:
• Phone: 855-435-7672
• Email: Operationrainbowbridge.com
• Website: info@operationrainbowbridge.com
Well duh, all you need is armed teachers and door locks everywhere. /sAfter we had school shooting after school shooting, this was our solution. My oldest kid graduated a decade ago, and even then you couldn't just walk into the school, in a rural Midwest town of less than 10k people (we didn't even have a Walmart, it was Dollar General territory).
Oh, also on that note.
Trump Admin. Axes Newly Created School Safety Board
The Trump administration disbanded a board that advises agencies on school safety strategies. Members include parents of school shooting victims.www.edweek.org
And the misinformation trolls are running at 110%.And gets blocked.
Secret Service agents, not ICE, attempted to access Hamline Elementary School in Chicago, officials say
The U.S. Secret Service says their agents came to the school to investigate a threat, not to enforce immigration laws. Their arrival spread fear in a community on high alert.www.wbez.org
Immigration agents attempted to enter Hamline Elementary School in Chicago, school district says
Chicago Public School officials say federal immigration agents came to a school in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side Friday.
However, a spokesman for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, denied it was the agency.
“This was not an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement encounter,” David L. Yost said in an email.
CPS officials say the agents identified themselves as part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. ICE is part of Homeland Security. They said the agents did not have a warrant and were turned away from Hamline Elementary School, according to the officials.
School district leaders, along with union and community organization leaders, were on site to support the school. They said the incident shows school district protocols worked to keep children safe.
The Chicago Police Department was unaware of ICE’s presence and didn’t respond to the school, a CPD spokesperson said.
Gov. JB Pritzker weighed in Friday afternoon with a message on X, saying, “After a week of Republicans sowing fear and chaos, the first reports of raids in Chicago are at an elementary school. Targeting children and separating families is cruel and un-American.”
Hamline Principal Natasha Ortega said that at about 11:15 a.m. agents came to the school building. They were met by the security guards and clerk who called her.
She said the school followed protocols. Chicago Public Schools officials said they only allow immigration agents in with a signed criminal warrant. Because the agents at Hamline did not have one, they were told they would not be allowed in, CPS officials said. They would not say how many agents were at the door or whether they were looking for a specific child or adult.
“I am very grateful to all of our Hamline staff here for upholding all of our protocols and ensuring the safety of our students,” Ortega said. “We will not open our doors for ICE, and we are here to protect our children and make sure they have access to an excellent education. We stand in solidarity with our families and the back of the yards community.”
This is the first report of immigration agents at schools since President Donald Trump took office on Monday. Trump has promised mass deportation of people without legal status and his administration indicated that Chicago would be a target.
Trump also reversed long-standing policy that prevented immigration agents from targeting schools for enforcement actions. But Chicago Public Schools prevents agents from entering schools, except in the rare situations where they have signed criminal warrants.
CPS has been holding training sessions with principals, clerks and security guards so they know exactly what to do if immigration agents show up at schools. The school district also has designated three lawyers on call to review documents that immigration agents might present.
Increase the Peace and the Resurrection Project, two community groups that work in Back of the Yards, also were at the school, which is 92% Latino, with 69% of students learning English. They have been going door to door making sure parents know they are supported and know their rights.
“We have a constitution, right?” said Berto Aguayo, president of Increase the Peace.
He said the main message he wants parents to know is their children are not in danger at school.
“Everybody in the community should expect to continue to send their kids safely to school,” he said. “This is proof of that.
CPS leaders and Chicago Teachers Union leaders, who were meeting when this incident happened, rushed to the school. The head of Chicago’s principals association also came.
CTU President Stacy Davis Gates called the incident unprecedented and said that she was there to support her members, who are teachers and other staff. She expressed gratitude for the security staff who she said are on the front line protecting children. She said she wants the families to know that teachers and others have “their back.”
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Seems like the Secret Service under this administration takes threats seriously.So investigating an 11 year old kid.
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Not sure this makes the administration look any better.
I'm just imagining how you'd frame the Biden administration doing the same thing!Seems like the Secret Service under this administration takes threats seriously.
11 year old kids?Seems like the Secret Service under this administration takes threats seriously.
Seems like the Secret Service under this administration takes threats seriously.
Still jerking off to the idea of throwing grenades into tunnels with brown kids in them I see, you nasty old piece of shit.Texas ICE raid tracker: Cities where arrests have happened
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has carried out raids across the United States, including several cities in Texas.www.fox4news.com
Damn, i was hoping to hear about some ICE shots being fired. Then realized it was just another inaccurate forum thread title. In case others missed it here's a partial list of ICE activity in red states.
They're waiting on grenade deliveries. Back ordered thanks to the Russian invasion.Texas ICE raid tracker: Cities where arrests have happened
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has carried out raids across the United States, including several cities in Texas.www.fox4news.com
Damn, i was hoping to hear about some ICE shots being fired. Then realized it was just another inaccurate forum thread title. In case others missed it here's a partial list of ICE activity in red states.
Misinformation indicates intent. The school thought they were ICE and didn't let them in. It's called a mistake.And the misinformation trolls are running at 110%.
WTF.neat trick people have been reporting ice here - https://padlet.com/PeopleoverPapers/people-over-papers-anonymous-an-nimo-lf0l47ljszbto2uj
11 year old kids?
This administration is in deep shit if 11 year old kids are threats.