Videos Show ICE Agents Detain Mom, Arrest Dad Outside Baltimore School
Summary
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained a mother and arrested a father near a Baltimore elementary school while children were arriving. The incident caused concern among school and government leaders who said families should feel safe at schools without fear of arrest.Key Facts
- The ICE actions took place at Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School during morning drop-off.
- School principal Marc Martin said the event disrupted the community and disappointed the school district.
- Maryland state officials condemned ICE’s actions, especially since it happened during a pre-K graduation.
- DHS said the arrest started outside the school and involved Jesus Acevedo-Sanchez resisting arrest and using a vehicle to evade officers.
- Acevedo-Sanchez faces federal charges for resisting arrest and damaging government property.
- A second person in the car punched officers and is also charged.
- Maryland recently passed a law to limit federal immigration enforcement actions at sensitive places like schools.
- ICE stated they do not target schools but will act to catch criminals who put children’s safety at risk.
- Videos show the arrest happening near children and school grounds, with a child in the vehicle and a woman shouting that the incident is happening on school property.
- President Donald Trump has prioritized immigration enforcement and recently increased funding for his immigration agenda.
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