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.