Two unmarked vehicles driven by immigration officers left the parking lot of Herbert Ibarra Elementary School Friday following a confrontation by “community patrols.”

The school’s principal, Valerie Jurado, said in a statement to families that although she was unaware of any affiliation between the vehicles and Immigration and Customs Enforcement or any other government agency, she acknowledged how the belief made people uneasy.

“We understand how unsettling this report is and we stand with our community in our desire for ALL our students to be in a safe learning environment,” Jurado wrote. “Our teachers and staff remain ready to support our students and ensure a day of calm and learning.”

Patrick Divver, field office director for ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations in San Diego, a

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