ICE activity near West Oakland schools spurs lockdown, triggers community response - Local News Matters

A lockdown occurred at Hoover Elementary School and Harriet Tubman Preschool in West Oakland on Wednesday due to reported ICE activity in the area. School administrators initiated their "secure school protocol" after reports surfaced of ICE agents knocking on doors. Dozens of community members and educators gathered outside the schools to show support for families, with Councilmember Carroll Fife decrying the federal government's immigration enforcement tactics. Teachers noted that their presence may have deterred ICE agents from taking further action. Mayor Barbara Lee addressed the immigrant community, assuring them of support and resources available through local organizations.

The Oakland Unified School District reported unconfirmed ICE sightings in other parts of Oakland as well. While ICE has not confirmed any school targeting, they referred to a previous statement denying raids on educational institutions. The community response highlights ongoing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement and its impact on local families.