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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ICE confirmed through its social networks that it carried out a massive operation that included the Charlotte area and Atlanta The ICE entry confirms that it performs large-scale operation in the Charlotte area was first published first on Link Latino NC. ICE confirms that it performs large-scale operation in the Charlotte area was first posted on May 15, 2025 at 6:25 pm.©2024 "Link Latino NC". Use of this feed is for non-commercial staff use on…
Charlotte, NC.- The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education (CMS) issued an official statement after receiving reports of a man being detained by federal immigration agents in the vicinity of the Charlotte East Language Academy (CELA) school on Monday, May 12, 2025. The operation took place outside the school campus and, according to the district, did not directly involve students or the staff of the institution. However, the incident has gener…
ICE activity near Charlotte East Language Academy drop-off area sparks concern
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity was reported near Charlotte East Language Academy's drop-off area Monday morning. The principal of CELA, located at 6108 Wilora Lake Road, sent a message to families Monday afternoon informing them of the incident. “We want to inform you that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity occurred near our school’s drop-off line earlier today,” said Principal L…
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