AUSTIN, Texas - An Austin ISD elementary teacher has been detained by ICE.

What we know:

In a letter to Hart Elementary families, Principal Larry Perez said that Roberto López Falcón was recently detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Falcón is a fifth grade ESL teacher at the school and had been named a Campus Teacher of Promise in January as a first-year teacher at Hart.

In the letter, Perez said that the district is not aware of the complete details surrounding Falcón's detention, but that the incident did not take place at or near the school.

What they're saying:

"In the meantime, we have a long-term substitute teacher in place along with our 5th-grade core content interventionist to ensure a smooth and consistent learning environment for the students in their c

See Full Page