CAMDEN, N.J. (WPVI) -- The Camden School District is urging families to continue sending their children to school, emphasizing that schools remain a safe space amid growing concerns over a potential new initiative from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

"We have not gotten any credible reports of ICE action in schools in New Jersey. Having said that, we see absolute fear," said Jeff DeCristofaro, executive director of the Camden Center for Law and Social Justice.

The district issued a letter warning families about a possible ICE effort targeting unaccompanied minors. According to DeCristofaro, the news began circulating last Friday, prompting community members to refer to it as "Freaky Friday."

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