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Federal Immigration Agents Blocked from Entering Two Los Angeles Schools

Homeland Security agents were denied access to elementary schools under LAUSD sanctuary policies, raising concerns over enforcement tactics targeting undocumented students.

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) ICE agents work in a control center in Central Islip, New York.
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LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new building on the campus of John F. Kennedy High School in Granada Hills on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Overview

  • On April 10, 2025, federal agents attempted to enter Lillian Street and Russell Elementary Schools in South Los Angeles but were turned away by school administrators following district protocols.
  • The agents, identified as part of Homeland Security Investigations, claimed to be conducting wellness checks but reportedly used false claims of parental authorization to request access to five students.
  • LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho reaffirmed the district’s sanctuary policies, emphasizing the legal right of all students to a safe and free public education regardless of immigration status.
  • This incident marks the first known attempt by federal agents to access Los Angeles schools since the Trump administration expanded immigration enforcement into sensitive areas like schools.
  • The Department of Homeland Security has yet to clarify the purpose of the agents’ visit, while public officials and advocacy groups condemn the tactic as intimidating and inappropriate.