Students at 2 Chicago suburban high schools walk out of classes to protest ICE
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Key Points:
- Students at Oak Park and River Forest High School in Chicago's suburbs walked out of classes at 2 p.m. to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), citing concerns over the Trump administration's immigration policies.
- The demonstration, led by the school's Garden Club, included a march to Congressman Danny Davis' office to demand stronger opposition to mass deportations and calls to defund ICE.
- A similar walkout occurred at Wheaton Warrenville South High School, where students urged school administrators and the local school board to establish formal plans to protect students, staff, and community members from federal immigration agents.
