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ILLINOIS TEACHER’S ‘ABOLISH ICE’ SHIRT SPARKS SCHOOL BOARD CLASH OVER SPEECH, STUDENT SAFETY

25News Now|Oct 16, 2025
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At a Unit 5 school board meeting in Normal, Illinois, supporters and opponents debated a teacher’s decision to wear an “ABOLISH ICE” shirt. Backers framed it as First Amendment expression and a signal of safety for immigrant students, while critics said it crossed political lines for K–12 settings. District officials declined to discuss personnel matters and noted staff speech can only be limited if disruptive.

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BREAKING: ICE Detains British Journalist At SFO; CAIR Says Far-Right Pressure Triggered Hold

CAIR alleges British Muslim journalist Sami Hamdi was detained by ICE at San Francisco International Airport on Oct. 26 while on a U.S. speaking tour. The group claims the detention followed pressure from far-right activist Laura Loomer and was linked to Hamdi’s criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza. CAIR is demanding his immediate release and accountability from ICE and other officials. Local outlet KRON4 has also reported the detention, while Loomer posted on X claiming credit; ICE has not yet publicly detailed the basis for the hold.

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