Students protest ICE

Pupil-led protest shows youth activism alive

A student-led walkout protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions drew hundreds of Elgin High School students out of class last week despite state and district concerns.

The walkout Feb. 4 follows similar waves of student activism at schools across Central Texas in recent weeks. The demonstrations have seen state officials, including the Texas Education Agency (TEA), caution walkouts tied to political activism could carry consequences for students, educators and districts.