Austin Justice(@AustinJustice):Austin's Mayor Pro Tem Chito posted this video saying ICE arrested a mom at a school bus stop and left her 9-year-old alone and crying. He says "this is evil." This was actually an ICE vehicle stop, no kids were present, and agents released her about 10 minutes later when they learned she was a sole caregiver. ICE can't confirm the crying child in the video is even related to her. Chito's office says they don't have any info besides what the original Facebook post said, so he is effectively admitting he is just spreading harmful rumors ahead of tonight's Immigrant Affairs votes on recommendations on stopping APD-ICE coordination.

2026.10.05 15:13

Austin's Mayor Pro Tem Chito posted this video saying ICE arrested a mom at a school bus stop and left her 9-year-old alone and crying. He says "this is evil." This was actually an ICE vehicle stop, no kids were present, and agents released her about 10 minutes later when they learned she was a sole caregiver. ICE can't confirm the crying child in the video is even related to her. Chito's office says they don't have any info besides what the original Facebook post said, so he is effectively admitting he is just spreading harmful rumors ahead of tonight's Immigrant Affairs votes on recommendations on stopping APD-ICE coordination.

Mayor Pro Tem Chito Vela, III@chitoforatx

2026.10.02 00:53

ICE arrested the mom of a 9-year-old at a school bus stop in Austin, leaving him alone and crying. The video has profanity and is heartbreaking to watch, but it shows the fear/pain of what happened. This is evil. This is wrong. And it has to stop. Video: Leonardo Pelaez on FB