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NBC5 Burlington, VT - Three students detained by ICE agents near Watertown

The Jefferson County Democratic Party has planned a rally and a march by border czar Tom Homan's house in West Carthage on Saturday

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On Thursday, ICE agents searched a farm in Sackets Harbor, about 10 miles from Watertown. Agents were there looking for Marcell Meyer, who was charged with possession of child pornography. In addition to his arrest, seven other people were taken to a nearby border patrol station and identified as "illegal aliens."

The superintendent of the Sackets Harbor Central School District, Jennifer Gaffney, said three of the people who were detained were students from her district. She called the incident "distressing."

"These are kids," Gaffney said. "They're classmates, they're good friends, they are wonderful students, and they are part of the fabric of our school community."

Gaffney told NBC5 that the school district has not had direct contact with the family since Thursday, but they have learned that the students were taken to a detention center in Texas. The district has attempted to work with local officials to inquire about their well-being and advocate for their return to school.

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