Federal immigration agents detained a student outside Arleta High School in Los Angeles on Monday morning. According to the school’s superintendent and a board member, the incident involved a teenage student with disabilities who was handcuffed while accompanying another student for registration. The student was later released due to mistaken identity.
The incident has sparked concerns about the safety of students near school campuses during morning and end-of-day hours. Superintendent Alberto Carvalho called for an immediate stoppage of immigration enforcement actions in these areas. The district is also reaching out to thousands of families to offer new transportation options and other resources before the first day of school.
This incident is part of a larger trend of federal agents enforcing immigration laws near schools, with some calling it a “traumatizing” experience for students and communities.
Source: https://laist.com/news/education/student-arleta-high-lausd-arrested-federal-immigration-agents