Chicago Public Schools reaffirms that teachers union is a ‘sacred place’

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) released a joint letter Thursday, saying they are a “sanctuary” space for “all students, parents, staff and community members in schools for school-related work.” “

“We know that many of our students, families, and staff have expressed concerns and fears about the impact of the new presidential administration on CPS. All school community stakeholders can be assured that our schools will continue to be safe learning environments that inspire. CPS CEO Pedro Martinez and CTU President Stacey Davis Gates’ letter, Respect, Love and Tolerance.

Martinez and Davis Gates Before the incoming Trump administration, the two parties expressed in the letter, in particular, how they respect their commitment to “protecting the rights and safety of students.”

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President-elect Donald Trump, “border czar” Tom Homan, recently promised to crack down on the influx of immigrants in Chicago. Homan wants to check the status of asylum seekers and arrest anyone who harbors illegal immigrants. The incoming border czar has warned Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson of legal action if he gets in the way. ICE’s mass deportation efforts.

When enrolling students, the joint letter reads, school staff will make the process “as simple as possible” and “if families do not have a permanent address, staff should follow the guidelines for students in temporary living situations (STLS).” Divides students who do not live in permanent housing.

Employees are not permitted to inquire about the immigration status of a student or family member. Additionally, they may not retain information about a student’s or their family member’s immigration status.

Chicago residents on Monday criticized Mayor Brandon Johnson over the city’s spending on immigrant support. (City of Chicago)

“Applicable CPS personnel will be trained in how to respond to ICE agents requesting access to school property and steps to assist students and families in obtaining immigration assistance,” the letter reads.

Because of Chicago’s Welcome City Ordinance, ICE is not allowed to enter school grounds unless they are presented with a warrant signed by a federal judge. Chicago is a “Welcome City” in compliance with the 2017 Illinois Trust Act, which prohibits local law enforcement from participating in federal immigration enforcement.

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Chicago has struggled with immigration over the past several years. Immigration has been a hot topic in the Windy City as officials debate how to work with federal authorities and what’s appropriate. Money for the shelters provided For the asylum seeker population. On the other hand, its residents cost the city by blasting Mayor Johnson and Chicago’s Newcomers mission. 500 million dollars if established in 2022.

The Chicago City Council on Wednesday blocked a proposal that would have allowed local law enforcement to help ICE arrest immigrants with criminal records.

Chicago Public Schools says it has recovered some of the missing technology devices cited in the OIG report. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

CTU appreciates the termination. measure, introduced by Ald. Ray Lopez and Ald. Silvana Taberus. CTU Finance Secretary Maria Mareno accused Lopez of “putting the city’s immigrant communities at risk, exposing the city to legal debt and collaborating with Trump on his mass deportation plan.”

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“The leaders show us who they are for vulnerable communities in challenging times,” Mareno said.

Lopez and Tabares wanted to change the rule to allow police to cooperate with ICE in targeting immigrants. They were arrested. For gang or drug-related activities or sexual offenses involving minors. When their action received a response from activist groups The measure was introduced for the first time in 2023.