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Belleville Parents Demand Accountability Over ICE Service Hours Controversy

3/21/2026

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Parents in Belleville, New Jersey, are upset after 11th graders received a Google Classroom message about earning service hours at an ICE detention facility.
Superintendent Dr. Erick Alfonso stated the message was unauthorized and a mistake.
Pastor Jennifer Delosangeles raised concerns about the appropriateness and safety of sending students to the facility, citing fears among immigrant families.
Parents are demanding transparency and accountability from the district regarding its commitment to diversity.
The incident has sparked significant alarm and discussions at a recent school board meeting.

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Story summary

Parents in Belleville, New Jersey, are upset after 11th graders received a Google Classroom message about earning service hours at an ICE detention facility.
Superintendent Dr. Erick Alfonso stated the message was unauthorized and a mistake.
Pastor Jennifer Delosangeles raised concerns about the appropriateness and safety of sending students to the facility, citing fears among immigrant families.
Parents are demanding transparency and accountability from the district regarding its commitment to diversity.
The incident has sparked significant alarm and discussions at a recent school board meeting.