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Mother Claims Police Brutality During Student Walkout

2/13/2026

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In Aurora, a mother says her 15-year-old son, Yuviel Perez Soto, was tackled by police during a peaceful anti-ICE walkout with 1,500 students.
The family says he suffered bruises and head injuries requiring hospitalization.
Police say the walkouts created unsafe conditions, with students blocking traffic.
Three teens were arrested on charges, including obstructing officers.
Community members protested outside the police department demanding charges be dropped and accountability from law enforcement.

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In Aurora, a mother says her 15-year-old son, Yuviel Perez Soto, was tackled by police during a peaceful anti-ICE walkout with 1,500 students.
The family says he suffered bruises and head injuries requiring hospitalization.
Police say the walkouts created unsafe conditions, with students blocking traffic.
Three teens were arrested on charges, including obstructing officers.
Community members protested outside the police department demanding charges be dropped and accountability from law enforcement.