Preschooler and three other students detained by ICE, school district leader says

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2. " district officials say ICE continues to hang out around their schools -- keeping kids, parents and staff on edge"

ICE has arrested four children in same Minnesota school district
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-school-children-ice-arrests-columbia-heights/

January 21, 2026 / 6:10 PM CST / CBS Minnesota






"Why detain a 5-year-old? You can't tell me that this child is going to be classified as a violent criminal," said superintendent Zena Stenvik.


..................They say Liam Ramos' family is following U.S. legal parameters and has an active asylum case with no order of deportation.

The school also said they don't know what happened. They want the public to get involved as this is happening to students all across the state of Minnesota.

"We are asking to please reach out to your congressional representative to ask for an immediate and peaceful resolution to this occupation," Stenvik said. "Please help us and other schools to again be a safe place where all belong and all succeed."
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Meanwhile, district officials say ICE continues to hang out around their schools — keeping kids, parents and staff on edge.