☑️Controversial ICE community service offer shocks Belleville parents
☑️School officials respond to backlash over detention center volunteer post
☑️Superintendent says ‘actions were taken’ after the offer was removed
BELLEVILLE — Parents were outraged after ICE invited high school students to complete their community service requirements at the privately owned Delaney Hall detention center in Newark. The invitation was shared by a school guidance counselor on a district website.
During a school board meeting on Wednesday, schools Superintendent Erick Alfonso said he took the criticism seriously.
“As a first-generation son of immigrant parents, I understand how sensitive it can be firsthand. So I echo your sentiment. I echo your concern and we are taking care of matters,” Alfonso said…