State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) released the following statement Thursday after federal agents detained a student on campus at Elgin Community College:

“What we witnessed at Elgin Community College today — where a student was followed on campus and taken by masked federal agents as they were entering a building for class — is disturbing. Every student deserves safety and dignity on campus.

“I’m proud of ECC’s leadership, quick response, and proactive communication with trustees, myself and the student body as this incident unfolded. I stand with my community in condemning this shameful tactic, which is designed to instill fear in the lives of community college students as they go about their day on campus.”