Is ICE allowed in Cincinnati Public Schools? It's complicated
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Cincinnati Public Schools faced an incident involving Ohio police visiting on behalf of ICE, raising questions about the agency's authority in schools. The district has a protocol in place, requiring ICE officials to provide a subpoena or warrant to see a student.
Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) officials were unwelcomed when Ohio police from Preble County visited three main offices on April 15 on behalf of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The police claimed to be conducting wellness checks on students but left without direct contact. CPS has a protocol in place for such incidents, trained staff since January 2025, and requires ICE officials to provide a subpoena or warrant to see a student. The district's Office of General Counsel reviews any requests for student information. Superintendent Shauna Murphy stated that staff followed the protocol, and further training is planned to keep students safe. The incident highlighted the lack of statewide guidance on ICE access to schools, leaving districts to create their own policies.
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