Border Patrol officials deny targeting schools, school buses, or churches to find and remove illegal aliens, refuting false claims by teachers and others. Superintendent of Alice ISD admitted to sending a fear-inducing letter with no factual basis and later retracted it.
Key Points
Border Patrol officials deny targeting schools, school buses, or churches
Superintendent of Alice ISD admitted to sending a fear-inducing letter without factual basis
Source within Customs and Border Protection claims the letter was intended to spark fear
Pros
Clarity from Border Patrol officials regarding their policies
Rebuttal of false claims by teachers and school officials
Acknowledgment of lack of basis for fear-inducing letter
Cons
Spread of misinformation causing fear among parents and students
Potential impact on trust between school communities and law enforcement