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Students Unite Against ICE: Solidarity Protests Nationwide

1/31/2026

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Summary

Story summary

University of Florida students held a Solidarity Fest to protest campus cooperation with ICE and end the 287(g) agreement.
The effort is backed by more than 1,700 signatures on a petition.
Michigan State University students rallied against ICE, signaling solidarity with statewide protests.
At the University of Arizona, students criticized the administration's silence on ICE after the detainment of an international student.

History

Historical Context

The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRAIRA) of 1996 established the 287(g) program, enabling local law enforcement to collaborate with ICE, resulting in over 400,000 deportations annually by 2012. Recent protests at universities like Florida and Michigan State reflect rising opposition to these policies, potentially influencing future immigration legislation and campus governance regarding immigrant rights.

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Story summary

University of Florida students held a Solidarity Fest to protest campus cooperation with ICE and end the 287(g) agreement.
The effort is backed by more than 1,700 signatures on a petition.
Michigan State University students rallied against ICE, signaling solidarity with statewide protests.
At the University of Arizona, students criticized the administration's silence on ICE after the detainment of an international student.

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