Chicago Public Schools (CPS) incorrectly reported that ICE agents invaded a South Side elementary school, intending to criticize the Trump Administration amid immigration raids in Chicago. In reality, it was Secret Service agents responding to a potential threat who were present, not ICE. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker echoed the false claim, stating that the situation at the school targeted children and separated families, which he called cruel and un-American.
The Chicago Tribune also published the wrong information, leading people to believe that an ICE raid had occurred. This misinformation gained traction, with emotional responses from the community, including residents voicing sadness about the situation. Complaints arose that CPS misled the public by claiming they blocked ICE officers from entering the school.
However, official reports from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE contradict these claims, confirming that ICE was neither at nor near the school. The involvement of Secret Service agents is clarified, indicating they were following a lead that directed them to the school while investigating a threat. The Secret Service did not enter the school during their investigation.
Despite the clear denial from relevant authorities, CPS, Governor Pritzker, and the media have not retracted their statements about the supposed ICE raid. The entire situation highlights issues of misinformation and the consequences of unverified reporting.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/another-hoax-blows-up-democrat-gov-pritzker-falsely/
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