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Immigration Officers Arrest Father Near School, Sparks Outrage
10/25/2025
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Story summary
- Federal immigration officers arrested Scott Sakiyama outside his child's Oak Park elementary school, accusing him of obstructing their vehicle.
- Sakiyama says the charges are false and that he plans to contest the charges in court.
- Witnesses reported aggressive tactics near the school, including agents drawing guns.
- The school went into "secure status" during the incident, which did not directly threaten students.
