Immigration agents attempt entry at L.A. elementary schools, Democrats demand answers
Apr 14, 2025·Location: Los Angeles, CA

Department of Homeland Security agents attempted to speak with students at two Los Angeles elementary schools (Russell Elementary and Lillian Street Elementary) stating they were conducting welfare checks on unaccompanied minors. School principals denied the agents access. House Democrats have requested a briefing regarding the agents' claim of having parental permission and regarding four of the targeted students who were not unaccompanied minors.
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- House Democrats demand briefing after immigration agents try to enter L.A. elementary schools
Los Angeles Times·Apr 14, 2025·archived copy
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- Los Angeles Times - House Democrats demand briefing after immigration agents try to enter L.A. elementary schools
robertgarcia.house.gov·Apr 14, 2025·archived copy
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