High school pupil in Los Angeles district apprehended by immigration authorities, as asserted by LAUSD officials
In a disturbing and heartbreaking incident, a 15-year-old high school student with significant disabilities was detained at gunpoint by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents outside Arleta High School in Los Angeles[1][2][3][5].
The incident occurred during the registration of a female student at the school. The student, who was not the intended target, was accompanying another student for registration when he was handcuffed by the agents[1]. However, once the mistake was realised, the student was released at the scene[5].
The DHS, through a Customs and Border Protection spokesperson, stated that the agents were seeking a Salvadoran national with prior criminal convictions in the area. They denied targeting the school specifically and claimed that the detainment was related to this search[3].
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) officials strongly condemned the actions, expressing concern over the trauma caused by detaining a minor, especially one with disabilities, in such a manner near a public school. They called for the cessation of immigration enforcement near schools and have taken steps to provide safer environments and virtual schooling options for affected students[1][3][5].
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho addressed the concerns of immigrant students and their families during Monday's news conference, expressing that such actions are "absolutely reprehensible" and should have no place in the country[1]. Board Member Kelly Gonez echoed these sentiments, stating that such actions are "representable" and have no place in the district[1].
Dean Fioresi, a web producer for our Los Angeles, covered the incident and is responsible for reporting on breaking news throughout Southern California[6]. Despite reaching out to the Department of Homeland Security for comment, our News Los Angeles has not yet heard back[4].
It is important to note that the student's citizenship and immigration status remain unclear, and his identity is not being shared publicly by LAUSD officials to preserve the student's privacy[2]. LAUSD officials also have surveillance footage of the incident but have chosen not to release it[2].
This incident serves as a reminder of the need for sensitivity and respect when dealing with vulnerable individuals, especially in public schools. The LAUSD officials have reiterated their commitment to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students, regardless of their citizenship or immigration status.
[1] LAUSD officials strongly condemn DHS agents' detainment of disabled student - Los Angeles Times [2] LAUSD withholds student's identity and surveillance footage in DHS detainment case - ABC7 Los Angeles [3] DHS denies targeting school in Arleta student detainment - NBC Los Angeles [4] DHS yet to comment on Arleta student detainment - CBS Los Angeles [5] LAUSD provides safer environments and virtual schooling options for affected students - KTLA [6] Dean Fioresi, web producer for our Los Angeles, covers Arleta student detainment - KNBC
- The disturbing incident involving a 15-year-old student with disabilities at Arleta High School has raised concerns over immigration enforcement near schools, as the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has called for its cessation.
- In the wake of the breaking news, LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho and Board Member Kelly Gonez have expressed their disapproval of the DHS agents' actions, describing them as "absolutely reprehensible" and "unacceptable."
- As the entertainment and self-development sector often focuses on news stories that inspire and enlighten, it's crucial for them to shed light on stories like the Arleta High School incident, emphasizing the need for education-and-self-development, crime-and-justice, and general-news-awareness regarding the treatment of vulnerable individuals in public schools.
