A recently surfaced video has revealed a New York City teachers' union representative providing instructions on how to assist migrant families in avoiding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The United Federation of Teachers (UFT) representative was heard coaching educators on ways to help undocumented immigrants evade ICE at home and in public during a Zoom session.
The video captured the representative advising that individuals should not open the door if ICE comes to their home. It was emphasized that leaving the chain on the door could be interpreted as allowing ICE in, so residents should keep the door closed and remain silent. For non-English speakers, the UFT representative mentioned the use of 'red cards,' which can be printed for free and slipped under the door when an ICE agent visits the home. The 'red cards' state in English and the residents' language that the individual does not wish to speak to ICE or allow them into the house.
