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Senators Demand Action After ICE Deceives LA Schools

4/23/2025

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Democratic senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff have called out ICE agents for allegedly deceiving Los Angeles school staff with false "welfare checks" to gain entry into elementary schools for potential child detentions. While no children were harmed, the incident has sparked fears about safety and trust within the school community. They are urging Homeland Security Investigations to take action by May 2.

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Story summary

Democratic senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff have called out ICE agents for allegedly deceiving Los Angeles school staff with false "welfare checks" to gain entry into elementary schools for potential child detentions. While no children were harmed, the incident has sparked fears about safety and trust within the school community. They are urging Homeland Security Investigations to take action by May 2.