Couple seen throwing liquid on kids while yelling ‘You’re lucky ICE isn’t here’

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10 Mar 2026 • 1:02 AM MYT
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  • A couple was filmed yelling at children and throwing liquid at them outside the Ballet Folklorico de Chicago studio in Avondale, Illinois.
  • The couple reportedly shouted threats like "You're lucky ICE isn't out here" and racial slurs, sparking outrage and highlighting immigration tensions in Chicago.
  • The children, aged 13-15, were leaving a dance class when the incident occurred, prompting the studio to file a police report and announce plans to press charges.
  • The Chicago Police Department is investigating the incident, while the unidentified couple claims the confrontation stemmed from an ongoing noise dispute with the studio.
  • The couple, who stated they are Latino and not racist, reported receiving death threats since the video went viral, despite denying pro-ICE sentiments.

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