Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign promise of mass deportations has become a harsh reality for many immigrant families. His administration’s aggressive immigration policies, including allowing ICE agents to enter schools and churches, have left children and parents living in constant fear.
This fear was vividly expressed in a note written by a child, which has since gone viral. The note, shared on social media, reads: “If ICE takes me, I’ll be in El Salvador. You’re my best friend, like the brother I never had. I cry every night because I’m scared they’ll come to my school and take me.” The child’s heartfelt words, accompanied by tearful drawings, have touched millions, with over 12 million views on X (formerly Twitter).
The Trump administration’s decision to allow ICE agents into “sensitive” areas has been met with widespread criticism. While officials claim it’s necessary to catch criminals, many argue it’s causing undue trauma, especially for children. The viral note has sparked a wave of anger and sadness online.
Comments like, “This cruelty is the point,” and “No one should live in fear,” have flooded social media. A librarian shared their own anguish, saying, “I’ve been breaking down at my desk, thinking about my library kids and their parents being deported at any moment.”
In response, some schools in New York and Chicago have taken a stand, declaring they will only allow ICE agents on campus with a signed warrant. While this offers some hope, the fear of deportation remains a daily reality for many families.
