How two unmarked SUVs fanned fears that ICE was detaining nannies in D.C.
By the time lawyers arrived Wednesday morning at the leafy playground in one of the District's most affluent neighborhoods, the rumors had already alarmed parents across the city.
ICE agents were taking nannies and leaving children in the park, messages on group emails, WhatsApp chats and text chains warned.
'Not trying to create hysteria,' began one message that ricocheted from one parent to another. It went on: 'They are in Forest Hills right now in full tactical gear and children are being left behind.'
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