ICE Detains Man at Baltimore School, Raising Safety Concerns

BALTIMORE, MD — A video that emerged on Thursday appears to depict a man being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers at Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School, prompting a wave of criticism from local lawmakers.

In response to inquiries, Sherry Christian, the media and public relations manager for Baltimore City Public Schools, provided a statement regarding the incident. Meanwhile, FOX45 News has also sought comments from the Department of Homeland Security, ICE, and the Baltimore Police Department.

ICE has previously stated that their mission involves the identification, arrest, detention, and removal of individuals who pose a threat to public safety or national security, as well as those who violate U.S. immigration laws.

The video has drawn sharp condemnation from Maryland officials, including Senate President Bill Ferguson, who expressed on social media that families must feel safe in their communities.

Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis of the Department of Homeland Security clarified that while ICE does not specifically target schools, they will not permit individuals who endanger children to use educational institutions as hiding places.

The incident connects to a prior event on June 11, when Jesus Acevedo-Sanchez allegedly resisted arrest and evaded law enforcement, resulting in a violent confrontation. He fled into the area near the school before being apprehended by ICE officers.

ICE officials coordinated with school authorities and the Governor’s Office to ensure the situation was handled with minimal disruption to the school and surrounding community. Acevedo is now facing federal charges, including resisting and impeding federal officers, along with destruction of government property. Another individual in the vehicle has been charged with assaulting a federal officer.

The children present during the incident were allowed to contact a relative and are currently in the custody of their aunt.

Reported by HarborBeat based on KEYE (source).