Highschool principal caught hiding influencer from ICE brokers

A San Diego influencer was sheltered by a highschool principal after US Immigration and Customs Enforcement brokers tried to arrest him.

The incident occurred round 8:30 a.m. throughout scholar drop-off Wednesday, when 24-year-old Arturo Gonzalez was being pursued by ICE officers conducting a focused enforcement operation within the space.

Based on NBC San Diego, Gonzalez was allowed into King Chavez Excessive College by Principal Desi Sullivan as federal authorities chased him close to the campus.

Video footage exhibits Gonzalez strolling in entrance of an ICE agent’s SUV because it moved towards the sidewalk, loudly protesting, “La Migra. Don’t f–king hit me, bitch. I’m in public. I can stand anywhere I need.”

When the car stopped and an agent started to exit, Gonzalez ran roughly a block to the highschool.

On the faculty, Principal Sullivan met Gonzalez on the entrance gate and instructed others close by, “Are you able to simply again off? I have to hold children protected.”

She then opened the door and instructed Gonzalez, “Open the door and go inside. Go inside, please.” 

Gonzalez stated he had solely met the principal that morning and described himself as lucky that her intervention probably prevented his detention or potential fees.

When requested whether or not Gonzalez had proven identification or recognized himself to the varsity, Sullivan declined to remark.

The occasion has sparked a powerful response from social media customers. One viewer stated on-line: “This example raises severe security considerations. No matter anybody’s political opinions, the security of scholars ought to at all times come first.”

ICE additionally issued an announcement concerning the incident. Based on the company, Gonzalez has a documented felony historical past, together with arrests for assault with a lethal weapon, DUI, a conviction for reckless driving, and a 2023 restraining order stemming from a home violence case. 

“Working from regulation enforcement into an lively faculty campus created a harmful scenario and unnecessarily put kids, employees, and officers in danger,” ICE’s San Diego County workplace wrote on X.

“It’s deeply disturbing {that a} faculty administrator allowed a person with no affiliation to the varsity who was actively fleeing from federal officers and has documented felony historical past to stay contained in the campus. Anybody who interferes with federal regulation enforcement officers performing their duties might face arrest.”

King Chavez Excessive College is listed as a constitution faculty working below the oversight of the San Diego Unified College District, although a district spokesperson clarified the varsity will not be straight a part of the district.

Gonzalez left the campus as soon as ICE officers left the world.

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