ICE Agents Arrest Parents at Preschool Graduation in Baltimore

On June 12, 2026, two parents were arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the parking lot of Commodore John Rodgers Elementary School in Baltimore during a preschool graduation ceremony. Witnesses reported that children were visibly upset, with some crying as the arrests occurred. Videos captured the incident, showing agents apprehending a man and a woman while parents and children were present. Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson stated that the individuals were pursued by ICE agents and had their children in the vehicle at the time of the arrest. He described the actions of school officials as 'heroic' for bringing the children inside to protect them from the situation. The City of Baltimore had recently passed an emergency bill prohibiting federal agents from conducting arrests in sensitive locations such as schools. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Maryland Governor Wes Moore both condemned the arrests, emphasizing that schools should be safe spaces for children and families. They expressed concerns about the impact of such enforcement actions on community trust and safety. The identities of the arrested individuals and their potential criminal history have not been disclosed.