Fact check: ICE raiding foster care?

1. Summary of the results

The situation regarding ICE raids is complex and location-specific. There is one confirmed case of ICE removing a 17-year-old Honduran teen named Henry from his foster home in Pensacola, Florida on June 9, 2025 ^[1]. However, claims about widespread ICE raids on foster care facilities, particularly in Los Angeles, appear to be largely unsubstantiated ^[2].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual elements need to be considered:

• The Florida incident violates established state policy, specifically a 30-year-old Florida Department of Children and Families rule that prohibits staff from acting on a child's immigration status ^[1]
• While foster care raids were not widespread, ICE has been conducting other enforcement actions, including:
• Detaining day laborers
• Conducting business raids ^[3]
• Many rumors about ICE activities have been circulating, including false claims about:
• Courthouses
• Libraries
• Home Depots
• Hotels ^[2]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question is too broad and lacks geographical context, which could lead to misunderstandings. Several specific claims have been definitively debunked:

• A viral claim about ICE raiding Gratts Learning Academy during a graduation ceremony was explicitly denied by LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho ^[3]
• The Los Angeles Unified School District has actively worked to combat misinformation by publicly disputing false claims on social media ^[3]

Those spreading unverified claims about ICE raids may be:

• Attempting to create fear in immigrant communities
• Trying to generate viral content on social media
• Inadvertently spreading unverified information due to genuine concerns about immigration enforcement