Last week, at the Spanish-immersion daycare center Rayito del Sol in Chicago, beloved teacher Diana Santillana was violently seized and detained by immigration agents in front of parents and young children. Parents describe the event as deeply traumatic—one shared, “My son was completely shut down,” reflecting the profound emotional toll this incident has had on the children.
What should have been a place of safety, love, and learning was turned into a scene of fear and chaos. Witnesses report that the children were left terrified and inconsolable after watching their trusted teacher taken away without explanation or compassion.
Diana Santillana has long been recognized as a nurturing, dedicated educator—an essential part of the Rayito del Sol community who brought comfort, joy, and cultural pride to her students. Parents now demand accountability and urge public officials to confront the devastating harm inflicted on children and families when immigration enforcement is carried out in spaces meant for care and trust.
The parents of Rayito del Sol stand in unwavering solidarity with Diana Santillana and all those whose lives have been shattered by such cruel and unjust actions.
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