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ICE Detains Two Adults at School Drop-Off, Officials Decry

6/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained two adults, including Jesus Acevedo-Sanchez, in parking lot of Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School during a school drop-off.
Governor Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott called the arrest disturbing, said schools must stay safe and pledged assistance to family.
ICE said Acevedo-Sanchez faces charges for resisting officers and destroying property, the woman faces assault charges, and children were placed with their aunt.

History

Historical Context

Arizona’s 2010 SB 1070, signed by Governor Jan Brewer, made it a state misdemeanor for an undocumented person to be without papers and required police to check immigration status during lawful stops. The law spurred Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s 1,200 school-site checks, prompting nationwide raids and a 2012 Supreme Court ruling that upheld only the status-check provision, forcing courts to revisit the 1996 IIRIRA.

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Story summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained two adults, including Jesus Acevedo-Sanchez, in parking lot of Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School during a school drop-off.
Governor Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott called the arrest disturbing, said schools must stay safe and pledged assistance to family.
ICE said Acevedo-Sanchez faces charges for resisting officers and destroying property, the woman faces assault charges, and children were placed with their aunt.

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