A substitute teacher in Fort Worth, Texas, is under investigation by the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) after making a controversial social media post encouraging U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to visit her high school. The incident has drawn significant attention and concern within the community.

The teacher, operating under the handle @HookEm232, reportedly commented on ICE's account stating, “Y'all should come to Fort Worth, TX to Northside High School. I have many students who don’t even speak English, and they are in 10th-11th grade. They have to communicate through their iPhone translator with me,” according to multiple reports from HuffPost, USA Today, and The Hill.

Following these comments, the district stated it is taking the situation seriously and has suspended the teacher from campus while the investigation proceeds. “We are committed to maintaining a positive and supportive environment for all students,” FWISD asserted. The inquiry aims to comprehensively understand the implications of the post and ensure appropriate actions are taken.

This incident occurs against a backdrop of heightened immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, which has rolled back policies that previously limited ICE’s access to sensitive areas such as schools. School officials have emphasized that their institutions do not inquire about students' immigration status and deserve a safe educational environment.

Interim Superintendent Karen Molinar expressed concern regarding the impact of such rhetoric on students and families, noting that fears surrounding immigration enforcement have led some parents to withdraw their children from school. In 2021, an estimated 111,000 undocumented children were reported as enrolled in K-12 education within the U.S.

School officials are actively monitoring the situation to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, reiterating their commitment to a conducive learning atmosphere. The probe into the substitute teacher's statements is ongoing, with further developments anticipated as the district uncovers more information.

For more details, read the original articles from The Independent, HuffPost, USA Today, and The Hill.