On a Thursday morning, amidst a winter storm, 150 Oakland High School students protested the Trump Administration's immigration policies. This walkout was part of a growing trend across the US, where students are voicing their opposition to policies affecting immigrant families. Calling for solidarity, students channeled their frustrations through chants and signs, emphasizing that immigrants are welcome in their community. Following a historical pattern of student activism in Oakland, junior Viola Garcia highlighted the immediate emotional impact on students affected by fears of immigration raids, showcasing a pivotal intersection of local action and national policy debate.
I'm Mexican - this definitely affects my community a lot. I have family members who are immigrants... Some kids don't even come to school right now because they're worried about ICE raids. I don't think that's fair at all.
Oakland High has made it clear, immigrants are welcome here! We want to show the immigrant communities that they have support.
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