Police chief from Gratis, Ohio visits Cincinnati schools claiming ICE affiliation
Apr 16, 2026·Location: Cincinnati, OH

A police chief and officer from Gratis, Ohio, attempted to enter three Cincinnati Public Schools on April 15, claiming to conduct wellness checks on behalf of ICE. School officials denied them entry without warrants or specific student requests. The officers, from a department with an ICE partnership agreement, were outside their jurisdiction. Cincinnati officials, including the mayor, condemned the visit, stating the officers intimidated children and families.
Sources
- Officers claiming ICE affiliation visit Cincinnati schools
fox19.com·Apr 16, 2026·archived copy
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