According to Zena Stenvik, superintendent of Columbia Heights Public Schools, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents refused to let another adult living in the home care for the small child while his father was detained outside.
School officials issued a news release on Jan. 21 claiming that federal immigration agents apprehended the child and used him as “bait” to gain entry into the home.
Judge Blocks Deportation of 5-Year-Old Boy and Father in ICE Custody
