Teacher faces investigation for calling ICE to Texas high school

In Texas, a substitute teacher at Northside High School in Fort Worth has sparked controversy after allegedly posting on social media that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should come to the school. This incident occurred amid President Donald Trump’s administration pushing for stricter immigration policies, which included making it easier for ICE to conduct operations at sensitive locations like schools. The school district is conducting an investigation and has removed the teacher from campus during this process. The teacher's post was made in response to a tweet from ICE, where the educator mentioned that many of the students do not speak English and are in higher grades. This prompted concerns among parents and the community about the implications for undocumented students attending the school. The decision by the teacher to call for ICE's involvement has led to fear among families regarding the safety and privacy of their children within the educational environment. Fort Worth ISD officials have issued statements acknowledging the community's concerns regarding the potential deportation of students, noting that the district does not inquire about students’ immigration status. Still, the national shift in immigration policies has raised questions about the safety of undocumented students. Parents have expressed their fears, with some stating they would not send their children to school due to potential risks of ICE raids. As the investigation continues, the Fort Worth ISD is committed to ensuring a safe environment for all students regardless of their immigration status. They are also reaffirming their policies against collaborating with ICE unless legally obligated to do so, reflecting broader trends in public school districts across the country attempting to protect undocumented immigrant students from aggressive immigration enforcement measures.