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The debate over renaming schools highlights a broader cultural shift where no historical figure seems 'woke enough.' The suggestion is made to name schools after infants, as anyone older than five years might have problematic views.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson are opposed to ICE actions, filing a lawsuit to stop them. The White House criticized this as a 'disgusting betrayal,' accusing them of prioritizing illegal immigrants over U.S. citizens.

Mauricio Sanchez's father was deported in 2015 during the Obama administration, and the Sanchez family views the Obama name as a reminder of their struggles. They argue that replacing Thomas Jefferson's name with Obama's would be replacing one oppressor with another.

Rahm Emanuel is suggested as a future leader for the Democratic Party, but his low popularity and controversial past make this a contentious choice.

Barack Obama, despite being the first black president, faced criticism for his stance on issues like gay marriage and deportations. This complexity adds to the challenge of finding universally acceptable public figures for school names.