As the school year draws to a close, teachers in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, are taking proactive measures to protect their students from possible ICE detentions. With recent reports of immigration agents sighted in nearby areas, the educators patrol local streets, particularly around schools and public transportation stops. This response highlights the anxiety within the immigrant community, particularly among Latino families, over potential deportations, even as no arrests have been reported at schools since Trump's presidency resumed. The situation underscores the intersection of education, community safety, and immigration policy in diverse neighborhoods.
The visible presence of ICE in our neighborhood has created a climate of fear among families, especially with the end of the school year approaching.
Teachers in Sunset Park are stepping up to protect their students from the threat of ICE deportations, witnessing increasing law enforcement activity in the area.
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