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ICE Checks Denied at Cincinnati Schools, Mayor Decries Abuse

5/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

Officers Tonina Lamanna and Jeff Baylor attempted ICE wellness checks at three Cincinnati schools on 15 April and were denied entry.
Mayor Aftab Pureval called the incidents disgusting and demanded accountability for the officers’ actions.
Community leaders said the raids increase stress for students and hurt Latino-owned businesses that lose workers and customers.
Both officers were placed on leave while the city scheduled an investigation into their jurisdictional overreach.

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Story summary

Officers Tonina Lamanna and Jeff Baylor attempted ICE wellness checks at three Cincinnati schools on 15 April and were denied entry.
Mayor Aftab Pureval called the incidents disgusting and demanded accountability for the officers’ actions.
Community leaders said the raids increase stress for students and hurt Latino-owned businesses that lose workers and customers.
Both officers were placed on leave while the city scheduled an investigation into their jurisdictional overreach.