A Los Angeles high school senior was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) agents last week, with agents reportedly leaving his dog to run around in the street alone.

Benjamin Marcelo Guerrero Cruz, 18, was arrested on Friday, August 8, in Van Nuys, per a GoFundMe set up to help him.

A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) told Newsweek that due to privacy concerns, they could not discuss the case directly.

"Los Angeles Unified stands united in protecting every student and family during this period of heightened immigration enforcement," the spokesperson said.

"Working closely with city leaders and municipal partners, we have strengthened safety measures at and around our schools. This includes enhanced communication with variou

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