MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA — Hundreds of K–12 students nationwide have faced suspension or detention after walking out of class to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
The demonstrations escalated following the fatal shooting of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis last month. Since then, coordinated “ICE out” walkouts have taken place in Northern Virginia, Florida, Texas and Oklahoma.
More than 300 students were suspended in Prince William County, Virginia, while 122 students in Mustang, Oklahoma, were disciplined after leaving campus. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt publicly supported the suspensions, arguing that while free speech is protected, truancy undermines education.
In Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced investigations into three districts over allegations that educators encouraged participation. Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas issued guidance emphasizing that student protests must comply with school policy.
Legal analysts say student speech is protected when nondisruptive, but courts have consistently allowed schools to enforce attendance rules and safety policies. Some districts, including Minnetonka, Minnesota, have coordinated with students to allow protests while maintaining supervision.
Schools maintain that discipline stems from unexcused absences rather than the political message.
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