U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement defended arresting the man who had just dropped off a child at Jovita Idár Elementary.

Immigration officials allege that the man, who had two students in the car with him, has criminal convictions and was twice previously removed from the country.

Acero Charter School parents and students were left in a state of uncertainty Thursday, as Chicago's Board of Education voted on a measure that will force the closure of two schools under their umbrella.