Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) released a joint letter Thursday stating that schools are “places of 'sanctuary' for all students, parents, employees, and community members conducting school-related business.” I reconfirmed that. ”
“We know that many students, families, and faculty have expressed concern and anxiety about the impact the new presidential administration will have on CPS. You can be assured that we will continue to be a safe learning environment of respect, love, and tolerance,” the letter written by CPS CEO Pedro Martinez and CTU President Stacey Davis Gates said. are.
Martinez Gates and Davis Gates reached a collective bargaining agreement in 2019 that declared the school a sanctuary. In a letter, the organizations outlined specifically how they will uphold their promise to “protect the rights and safety of all students” ahead of the incoming Trump administration.
Chicago Union of Teachers Vice President Stacey Davis Gates speaks before a march demanding the removal of police officers from schools in Chicago, Illinois, USA on June 24, 2020. (Reuters/Max Herman)
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Tom Homan, who President-elect Donald Trump named “border czar,” recently vowed to crack down on the flow of immigrants into Chicago. Homan wants to check the status of asylum seekers and arrest those who provide protection to illegal immigrants. The incoming border czar also warned that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson would be prosecuted if he interfered. ICE’s Mass Deportation Efforts.
The joint letter states that when registering students, school officials are expected to make the process “as easy as possible” and that “if a family member does not have a permanent address, staff members may request (STLS) Temporary Living Situation. Students should follow the guidance for students found in This classifies students who do not live in permanent housing.
Staff are prohibited from inquiring about the immigration status of students or their families. Additionally, we cannot retain information regarding the immigration status of students or their families.
Chicagoans criticized Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday over the city's spending on immigrant aid. (City of Chicago)
“Appropriate CPS officers should be trained in how to appropriately respond to ICE officers requesting access to school grounds and proactive steps to help students and families obtain assistance with immigration matters,” the letter said. It says, “Receive.”
ICE is not allowed on school property under Chicago's Welcoming City Ordinance without a warrant signed by a federal judge. Chicago's “Welcoming City” ordinance complies with the Illinois Trust Act of 2017, which prohibits local law enforcement from participating in federal immigration enforcement.
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Chicago has faced a surge in immigration in recent years. Immigration issues are heating up in the Windy City, with officials debating how to work with federal authorities and take appropriate action. funding shelters For those seeking asylum. Meanwhile, residents blamed Mayor Johnson and Chicago's new members for causing great damage to the city. $500 million since inception in 2022.
The Chicago City Council on Wednesday blocked a proposal to allow local law enforcement to assist ICE in detaining immigrants with criminal records.
Chicago Public Schools announced it has recovered some of the lost technology equipment listed in the OIG report. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
CTU praised the dismissal Measures introduced by Ald. Ray Lopez and Aldo. Silvana Taveres. CTU Treasurer Maria Mareno accused López of trying to “endanger the city's immigrant community, expose the city to legal liability, and cooperate with President Trump's mass deportation plan.”
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“Leaders show us who they are during these trying times for vulnerable communities,” Mareno said.
Lopez and Tavares wanted to amend the ordinance to allow police to work with ICE to target immigrants. who was arrested Gang or drug-related activity, or sex crimes involving minors. Their measures received backlash from activist groups. They first introduced this measure in 2023.
