Portland Public Schools has secured two of its North Portland schools amid reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the broader community, a Thursday morning message to families and staff reads.

Cesar Chavez School and George Middle School have implemented the district’s “secure the perimeter” protocol, which means exterior doors have been locked while learning continues in the building as usual. Astor K–8, James John Elementary School, Roosevelt High School, and Sitton Elementary School are “maintaining heightened situational awareness and monitoring for any updates.”

The move was made out of an “abundance of caution” because of activity in the area, according to the district’s email. District spokeswoman Valerie Feder confirms there has been no ICE activity at an

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