PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — A Pickens County School District employee has issued a public apology after a Halloween costume worn by her and her husband sparked backlash among local parents and community members.

Photos circulating on Facebook show Wendy Gleason, a bookkeeper and administrative assistant at Tate Elementary School, wearing a sombrero, a poncho, and a fake mustache. Standing next to her in the photo is her husband, dressed in clothing resembling that of an ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agent. Credit: Facebook

The image quickly generated controversy, with some residents accusing the couple of mocking Hispanic people and making light of sensitive immigration issues.

Sara Brown, a local parent, commented, "I don't think it's a laughing matter to dress up like ICE and

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