Some Chicago Public Schools board members are sounding an alarm on the federal government’s aggressive and ongoing immigration enforcement campaign, urging district leaders to do more to protect families fearful of going to school — including insisting on remote learning and pushing the governor to intervene.

Board member Emma Lozano said students are safe in school, but it’s the time before and after classes that worries parents. Her 7th district includes Pilsen and Little Village, neighborhoods which have seen regular activity by federal agents, including an increased presence this week that has led to chaotic scenes.

“It is an emergency, period,” Lozano said at Thursday’s monthly board meeting.

“Our parents are asking for remote learning if possible,” Lozano said. “We just need to wo

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