James Heidorn, who taught at Gary Elementary School in West Chicago, found himself at the center of a community firestorm thatcost him not just his teaching position but his identity as an educator, all for posting two words on Facebook:"Go ICE."
The incident began in late January when Heidorn, a 14-year physical education teacher, responded to a news story about a local police department pledging cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. His personal Facebook post sparked immediate backlash in the heavily Hispanic district, with local activists circulating screenshots and demanding action against him.
School officials quickly notified Heidorn on Jan. 22 about growing social media chatter.
After meeting with HR staff that same day, he resigned briefly, then rescinded his decision hours later.
He was set to return on Monday pending an investigation. The investigation never got that chance.
"This process has been professionally and personally devastating and surreal,"former West Chicago teacher James HeidorntoldFox News Digital.
"I’ve spent 14 years building my career, pouring my heart into teaching kids, building relationships and being a positive role model. To see it all upended over two simple words, ‘Go ICE,’ where I expressed my personal support for law enforcement felt like a severe blow to my career."
Indeed, the outcry was relentless.
Illinois state Sen. Karina Villa, a Democrat, publicly condemned the post.
"I stand in unwavering solidarity with families upset about the disturbing comments reportedly made by an educator,"Villa said.
Source: ZeroHedge News
