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Students Nationwide Walk Out Against ICE Actions

1/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

Students at several U.S. high schools staged walkouts to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions and the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
At Wauwatosa East High School in Wisconsin, more than 100 students participated to raise awareness of ICE activities and inspire action elsewhere.
At Lewis and Clark High School in Spokane, Washington, hundreds gathered to rally against ICE and emphasize youth civic engagement.

History

Historical Context

The 2019 protests in Minneapolis, sparked by the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent, highlighted longstanding tensions over immigration enforcement. Following a 163% increase in ICE arrests from 2017 to 2018, public outrage surged. Today’s student walkouts across U.S. high schools reflect this ongoing discontent, as youth mobilize for immigrant rights and accountability in law enforcement practices.

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Story summary

Students at several U.S. high schools staged walkouts to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions and the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
At Wauwatosa East High School in Wisconsin, more than 100 students participated to raise awareness of ICE activities and inspire action elsewhere.
At Lewis and Clark High School in Spokane, Washington, hundreds gathered to rally against ICE and emphasize youth civic engagement.

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