Federal immigration agents arrested two parents in front of their children during a preschool graduation ceremony in Baltimore, sparking outrage from state and local officials who say the action violated recently enacted city protections for schools.
Arrests Unfold at Elementary School
The incident occurred Thursday in the parking lot of Commodore John Rodgers Elementary School. According to school officials, the couple drove onto school property while being pursued by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Witness videos show agents restraining a man on the pavement before taking a woman into custody as parents and young children rushed past. The arrested parents had their children in the vehicle, who witnesses said screamed as agents removed their parents from the car. Teachers brought the children inside to shelter them from the scene.
One witness filming the arrest shouted that ICE was operating on school property illegally. The graduation ceremony continued after agents departed with the two individuals. School administrators have not confirmed whether the arrested parents had children enrolled at the school, and the identities of those detained remain undisclosed, along with any potential criminal history.
City Officials Condemn Federal Action
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott called the arrests a disturbing incident and said federal immigration enforcement is not welcome in the city. He stated that ICE presence has created fear and anxiety among immigrant residents rather than improving public safety. The mayor’s office contacted federal authorities to express anger over the school grounds operation. Maryland Governor Wes Moore echoed these concerns, saying schools should be safe spaces where parents can drop off children without fear and educators can focus on teaching rather than witnessing federal enforcement actions.
Legal Questions Arise
Baltimore passed emergency legislation last month prohibiting federal agents from conducting arrests at sensitive locations including public schools. Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson, who shared videos of the incident, praised educators as heroic for protecting the children during the arrests. Governor Moore said his administration has opened direct communication with ICE leadership to understand why agents conducted the operation on school grounds and to prevent future occurrences. School officials are working with local, state, and federal agencies to investigate the circumstances surrounding the arrests.
Grow up people – HE entered the school grounds while fleeing – while endangering the children in his vehicle – and anyone else in his path!
How do you know?
just because they are Criminals, ICE Agents should be able to go everywhere
” According to school officials, the couple drove onto school property while being pursued by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.” The part about dragging the agent sound like fleeing to you?
What a great mayor Condones Federal immigrations laws. Good example for th neighborhood
Agree 100% only thing is I think no I hope you meant to say condemns federal immigration laws and not condone
The article clearly states fleeing arrest
Interesting that a mayor would condem following Federal Laws.
Socialist Democrats don’t follow the LAWS.
If the Mayot, Governor etc followed the law they would turn arrested criminals in jail over to ICE
AHHHH, David good points. But remember that NOT everybody that is into Law Enforcement is fair, or just or for that matter had one ounce of common sense…. Some are NOT doing their jobs fairly or with any JUSTICE… That could be a problem in this situation… We need better officials and that is for sure…
if it was up to all you bleeding hearts, you’d make walmarts parking lot off limits to ICE. if these people are such good people, and are here ILLEGALLY, then why didn’t they do what they should’ve done in the first place? illegal entry into our country is a felony.
AMEN
ICE is of the devil, and EVIL AMERICA, BUILT UPON EVIL, AND OPPRESSION, WILL PAY. If God is God, and I know He is, America will reap what it has sown. . The bible says in Isaiah 10:1-3 “WOE” – Woe unto them that decree unrighteous decrees, (Trump Administration), and that write grievousness which they have prescribed; To turn aside the needy from judgment, and to take away the right from the poor of my people, that widows may be their prey, and that they may rob the fatherless!
And what will ye do in the day of visitation, and in the desolation which shall come from far? to whom will ye flee for help? and where will ye leave your glory? HE WHO GIVES TO THE POOR LOANS TOTHE LORD, Proverbs 19:17. AMERICA proclaims, “IN GOD WE TRUST”! Which God? “MONEY”, “THE RICH AND FAMOUS”, “YOUR EVIL PRESIDENT, WHO IS CONSUMED WITH VENGENANCE”.. Vengeance belongs to the Lord, He will repay, Romans 12:19 … If you disagree with me, then it’s obvious you do not know God, nor His word. YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN, then and only then will you be able to see God’s way. If you refuse the BORN AGAIN experience, of Accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior of your life, IN HELL WILL YOU LIFT UP YOUR EYES.
The part that disappointed me most is that preschools are having graduations.
Sad part is that they are no doubt at the same reading level as the local High School Grads!
A good parent would have taken their child over to see what was happening and explain that this is what happens when you do not obey the law and the instructions of police. It could have been a real teaching moment for the children who were present. Children should not be afraid of the police or ICE or any other government official. These are the people that make sure the laws that we have are observed by all citizens which makes a safe community for all.
If the pwoplw are here illegaly, then they are breakng the law and are subject to bearrested. If you or I breeak the law, same thing.
What is wrong with people in our government? What is wrong for law enforcement which includes Ice Agent to have the ability to arrest violators anywhere, anyplace and at anytime. It is stupidity to limit where criminals can be arrested!
And we know for sure that they were illegals? ICE has detained US citizens