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Students March to City Hall, Demand ICE Accountability

2/16/2026

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Students Protest ICE

Protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are intensifying in West Michigan.
Hundreds of students from Southwest Middle/High School marched to Grand Rapids City Hall.
The protests followed recent shootings of American citizens by ICE agents in Minneapolis.
Students shared stories of family separations caused by ICE enforcement, highlighting the emotional toll.
Chants such as "Immigrants are welcome here" and "ICE out" echoed.

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Trump Defends ICE

U.S. President Donald Trump's senior administration officials defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers' use of masks after a surge in assaults and threats.
White House border czar Tom Homan said masks are necessary for agent protection.
The Justice Department pledges to prosecute those targeting immigration officers.
Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, criticized ICE's actions and called for accountability over funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

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Students Protest ICE

Protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are intensifying in West Michigan.
Hundreds of students from Southwest Middle/High School marched to Grand Rapids City Hall.
The protests followed recent shootings of American citizens by ICE agents in Minneapolis.
Students shared stories of family separations caused by ICE enforcement, highlighting the emotional toll.
Chants such as "Immigrants are welcome here" and "ICE out" echoed.

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