CHARLOTTE — The Trump administration threw out policies this week that prevented immigration enforcement from arresting undocumented immigrants in sensitive places like churches and schools.
That announcement has many local migrant parents on high alert.
One parent, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Channel 9 he fears he’ll never see his kids again after dropping them off at school.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools released a statement about the move, saying in part:
“Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students and staff. The district strictly adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and policies regarding immigration matters.”
Gilberto Pagan, with local Hispanic conservative group Hispanos Del Sur, said the new policy will not be a problem for most immigrants in the country and in our area.
“Do not be concerned. If you don’t meet certain criteria, you’re going to be fine. Attend your services, send your kids to school, don’t be afraid because the government is not looking for you,” Pagan said. “Frankly, they don’t have the resources to go after everybody.”
He said only people with criminal records and removal orders need to be worried: “It’s a safety issue, one – two, it removes the barriers off of the federal government and ICE agents to be able to do their job.”
THE CMS school board is set to meet on Feb. 1.
(VIDEO: Sheriff Garry McFadden hopes to meet with state lawmakers, ICE)
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