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Chicago Schools, Teachers Union Mobilize for Possible ICE Raids

CPS pledges to deny federal entry without a judge-signed warrant following the governor's weekend-surge warning.

Overview

  • CTU members will distribute Know Your Rights materials at school drop-off and pick-up on Friday and have hosted virtual trainings for parents on constitutional protections.
  • The union says it will station watch teams around campuses to monitor for any immigration enforcement activity.
  • CPS states it does not collect families' immigration status, will not share student records with ICE, and will only allow access with a warrant signed by a federal judge.
  • District security staff are being trained on procedures if federal agents arrive, with CPS coordinating closely with city and state public safety and legal partners.
  • Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he expects a federal enforcement surge this weekend, and CTU urged an online option for students staying home but doubts CPS can pivot quickly.