Chicago Public Schools has sent multiple emails out to families assuring them they are prepared for a potential National Guard presence in the city after comments from President Donald Trump stating Chicago is next for his military force crackdowns.

In the midst of the uncertainty, Chicago Public Schools has reiterated to parents and students that school is a safe place to be in a letter sent out Thursday. No families in the district are required to share their immigration status with CPS, and the district is committed to not working with or sharing student records with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, also known as ICE.

The concerns come after repeated remarks from Trump indicating his intent to send troops to Chicago to curb perceived violence in the city, despite

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