From soccer fields to sidewalks, Evanston families grapple with children’s exposure to federal immigration enforcement- Daily Northwestern
In Evanston, families say increasing activity by federal immigration enforcement agencies in public spaces—like near school grounds and soccer fields—is creating anxiety and trauma among children who witness or play “what-if” games about being “chased by ICE.”
Community groups and the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 are responding by bolstering protective measures and parent patrols to reassure families that schools and local public spaces remain safe.
