Chicago Elementary School Blocks Federal Agents Following Policy Change

Hamline Elementary staff prevented federal agents from entering the majority-Latino school after Trump administration revoked protections for sensitive locations.

Federal agents, initially believed to be ICE, were denied entry to Hamline Elementary School in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood on Friday morning.
The incident occurred days after the Trump administration rescinded a policy barring immigration enforcement at schools, churches, and hospitals.
Chicago Public Schools confirmed that the agents, later identified as Secret Service, were investigating a nearby threat and did not interact with students or staff.
The school followed protocols, initiating a lockdown and notifying district safety and legal offices, while community members expressed fear and concern over the policy change.
The majority-Hispanic school community, supported by local activists, reaffirmed its commitment to protecting immigrant families and maintaining a safe educational environment.