California Congressional representatives are pressing the Department of Homeland Security for clarity regarding visits to Russell and Lillian Street Elementary Schools by federal agents. These agents attempted to speak with students about their immigration status but were denied entry by school principals due to lack of warrants. The conversation initiated concern over whether children were being targeted and whether the agents followed protocol. Members of Congress, including Rep. Luz M. Rivas, expressed outrage over the incident and urged DHS to clarify its actions and policies, emphasizing the need for protecting students from unwarranted immigration enforcement.
"I am horrified that DHS officials were able to show up unannounced to schools, lie about the reason for their visit, and target children for deportation who do not pose a public safety threat..."
"The demands cite discrepancies between the accounts provided by LAUSD and DHS, including whether agents identified themselves and had permission from students' guardians to speak with them."
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