FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth ISD is investigating a substitute teacher who allegedly made a post on X encouraging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to come to their school.


What You Need To Know

  • Fort Worth ISD is investigating a substitute teacher that allegedly made a post encouraging ICE to visit their school

  • In the alleged post, they claim they have "many students who don't even speak English"

  • Last week, the Department of Homeland Security rescinded a guideline that prevented ICE and Customs and Border Protection from allowing law enforcement near schools, hospitals, places of worship and other so-called sensitive areas

  • Fort Worth ISD has not named the substitute teacher involved in the case

The post was made in response to a Jan. 23 post from ICE regarding arrests and lodged detainees, according to a report from NBC DFW. The alleged post read:

“Y'all should come to Fort Worth, TX to Northside High School. I have many students who don't even speak English, and they are in 10th-11th grade. They have to communicate through their iPhone translator with me. The @USEDGOV should totally overhaul our school system in Texas.”

A screenshot of the post.

Last week, the Department of Homeland Security rescinded a guideline that prevented ICE and Customs and Border Protection from allowing law enforcement near schools, hospitals, places of worship and other so-called sensitive areas.

Fort Worth ISD is aware of the post and is investigating the matter. The substitute teacher will not be on campus during the investigation, according to a Jan. 25 statement from the district posted to X.

“We take this matter very seriously and are conducting a thorough investigation to understand the circumstances and ensure appropriate actions are taken…We are committed to maintaining a positive and supportive environment for all students,” the post read.

Fort Worth ISD has not named the substitute teacher involved in the case.

Immigration efforts are ramping up across the U.S. as President Trump — who has long-promised mass deportations — has taken office once again. ICE conducted raids in Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Brownsville and McAllen over the weekend, and active-duty military were deployed to El Paso and San Diego last week.