Cincinnati schools verified 2 student names in ICE checks, emails show
Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) verified two student names on a list of 30 individuals presented by Gratis police officers conducting ICE-related welfare checks at three CPS schools. CPS initially claimed that school personnel did not entertain the police chief's attempt to check on the students, but district emails obtained by The Enquirer contradicted this statement.
Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) was visited by Gratis police officers on April 15, who claimed to be conducting wellness checks on students. The officers carried a list of 30 individuals. CPS staff at Western Hills University Academy verified two names on the list as students. District Superintendent Shauna Murphy emailed board members that Price and Roberts academies had the officers leave immediately. The district initially stated that there was no interaction with students, but emails showed that Western Hills staff confirmed the enrollment status of two students on the list. The Gratis police officers, including Police Chief Tonina Lamanna, were put on leave on April 19, and one officer later resigned. CPS has trained staff on ICE-specific security protocols since January 2025.
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