Chicago school district says it was wrong about ICE agents going to a school
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Chicago Public Schools (CPS) clarified Friday that federal agents seen at Hamline Elementary School were Secret Service agents, not Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), correcting an earlier, mistaken claim that caused unnecessary alarm. The Secret Service confirmed they were investigating a threat related to the TikTok ban, not immigration enforcement, and emphasized, “Secret Service does not investigate or enforce immigration matters.” The agents were denied entry and left without incident, with CPS stating that safety protocols were followed to protect students and staff. “While this was a misunderstanding regarding the agency involved, it demonstrates the effectiveness of our system in safeguarding our schools,” CPS said. Chicago's far-left Mayor Brandon Johnson reiterated the city’s sanctuary policies and urged residents to avoid spreading misinformation.
