The San Diego Unified School District verified that a parent was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Thursday afternoon while they were waiting to pick up their child from Linda Vista Elementary School.
Miriam Atlas, the principal of Linda Vista Elementary, wrote to parents saying several families, excluding students, saw the incident that happened outside campus at approximately 3:10 p.m.
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“We have been working with our school agencies including the San Diego Unified Police Department, Office of the Superintendent, and Youth Services to ensure that the impacted family has the resources they need during this difficult time,” the letter from Atlas read.
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The principal stated that the management of the school has reminded its employees of the pertinent policies and procedures and that ICE is not permitted to enter the campus without a valid warrant. Atlas directed families to the Equity Division website of the SDUSD, which has a section devoted to disseminating information regarding the rights of the district community.
Atlas said that in the event that students or their families require assistance, resources would be accessible on campus.
At a press conference on Friday morning, the district’s superintendent is anticipated to discuss the event.
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ICE has not responded to NBC 7’s request for additional information.
