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Teacher Suspended for Leading Unauthorized ICE Protest

3/5/2026

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A Columbus City Schools teacher at Independence High School has been placed on leave for allegedly leading an unauthorized protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The protest occurred on February 20.
Students left class through emergency exits, causing security breaches.
Disciplinary actions have been taken against students involved.
The protests are part of a broader response to ICE's Operation Buckeye, which led to numerous arrests in central Ohio.

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A Columbus City Schools teacher at Independence High School has been placed on leave for allegedly leading an unauthorized protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The protest occurred on February 20.
Students left class through emergency exits, causing security breaches.
Disciplinary actions have been taken against students involved.
The protests are part of a broader response to ICE's Operation Buckeye, which led to numerous arrests in central Ohio.