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ICE agents spotted near KIPP East triggered concerns among immigrant advocates and school staff.

Escalating federal sweeps, including planned “ Swamp Sweep ,” heighten fear in New Orleans communities.

Local schools emphasize they do not share immigration status and require judicial warrants for ICE entry.

Charter networks report stable attendance but worry sweeps could cause drops among immigrant families .

On the afternoon of Sept. 22, a text thread on Jennie Moctezuma’s phone started flooding with messages after federal immigration authorities appeared near KIPP East Community Primary School in New Orleans East, according to eye witnesses and school administrators.

The messages — sent between members of local immigrant-led civil rights group Unión Migrante — sai

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