A teacher from the Chicago area is currently on administrative leave and facing potential job loss due to a Facebook post she made last week that expressed support for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The post, which read “GO ICE,” was shared by the teacher at West Chicago’s Gary Elementary School. Once it went up, community activists—particularly in the largely Hispanic neighborhood—quickly took notice. They began circulating the post and demanding action against her. For safety reasons, Fox News Digital has chosen not to disclose the teacher’s name.
One social media user commented, “Imagine being a teacher in West Chicago, where there’s a big Latino presence, and you’re promoting ICE.” Another referred to her using a derogatory term.
Activists also started sharing flyers online, referencing a Change.org petition;
they argued that her casual promotion of ICE in the community is inappropriate behavior for someone in her position, asking for her termination and encouraging students to skip school in protest.
The flyer stated that demonstrating to the school district how retaining this teacher could be detrimental to her mental health—and, by extension, the education of her students—was essential.
Fox News Digital was unable to directly verify the teacher’s comments or locate the original Facebook post, which seems to have been deleted. The petition described her comment as a response to a community article.
Local leaders, such as Illinois State Sen. Karina Villa, voiced their concerns, showing “unwavering solidarity” with families upset by the educator’s comments. She mentioned that while free speech is a right, educators do have a responsibility to foster a safe and welcoming environment for all students and families.
In an email to parents, district Superintendent Christina Davis noted that the employee submitted a resignation letter the Friday before the investigation began. However, she later retracted it before any board decisions were made and returned to work on Monday.
“The school district has engaged an attorney to start an investigation,” Davis wrote. “We will provide more details as necessary. District 33 remains committed to ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all students.”
Villa reiterated her stance on the importance of free speech while emphasizing the responsibility educators have toward their students and families.
In the same email, Davis mentioned that, after the meeting with district administrators, the teacher would be placed on administrative leave and barred from entering district property until the investigation concludes.
“We realize this situation has created concern for our students, families, and staff. Our goal is to maintain safe schools, and we appreciate your patience and cooperation during this period.”
When asked about the specific policies the teacher potentially violated regarding her Facebook post, a spokesperson did not provide a response.
