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Principal confirms ICE activity near east Charlotte school drop-off line

The head administrator at Charlotte East Language Academy confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement was active near the school's drop-off area on Monday, May 12, 2025, in east Charlotte.
This event took place amid ongoing national deportations ordered by President Donald Trump, with 139,000 people deported since his term began through April 28, 2025.
After the principal’s announcement, the CELA PTA shared a message on Instagram urging Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to take a definitive public position against ICE enforcement and prioritize the safety of all students, regardless of their immigration status.
Representative Jordan Lopez, representing part of Mecklenburg County, expressed support for the PTA by urging the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board to promptly implement measures that protect the well-being of students and their families.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools could not confirm any arrests at the scene, highlighting legal constraints faced by the school board despite community calls for protective policies.

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