SAN ANTONIO – An educator at Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School is facing criticism for making a social media post that called for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to raid San Antonio.
A TikTok post with the ICE logo in the background said, “Track the EBT Cards. Raid every school. Set up shop in ERs. Audit all housing.”
The educator is accused of commenting on the TikTok post saying, “Come to San Antonio, TX, please.”
When KSAT asked the San Antonio Independent School District for a statement on the teacher’s comment, the district’s Chief Communications Officer, Laura Short, said, “The matter is under investigation.”
The principal of Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School, Dr. Gloria Martinez, further elaborated on the district’s investigation in a notification obtained by KSAT.
“It has been reported to us that a staff member created social media posts over the weekend, and these posts are generating questions and concerns from our families,” the notification said.
Martinez ensured that “Safety is a top priority at SAISD schools, and we want to keep families informed of situations as soon as we are able.”
Last week, the district’s board president and superintendent addressed the Trump administration’s efforts to deport undocumented immigrants in a letter sent to SAISD families and staff.
“SAISD is here to support you. From making sure your little ones are taken care of with childcare, to ensuring everyone has enough to eat and wear, and even offering guidance on parenting and managing finances, we’ve got you covered,” the letter said.
The district shared that their schools are places “where diversity is celebrated, and every child is valued for who they are.”
The status of the teacher’s position at Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School — whether he was terminated or placed on leave — remains unclear.
With President Donald Trump cracking down on immigrants in the country illegally, families around the U.S. are worried about whether it is safe to send their children to school.
The Trump administration announced last week that it would allow federal immigration agencies to make arrests at schools, churches and hospitals. This ended a policy that had been in place since the early 2010s.
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