Students at Oakland High School organized a walkout to protest the federal government's increased deportation efforts targeting migrant communities. Their demonstration was fueled by a recent decision by the Oakland Unified School District to lay off staff, including those in the essential Newcomer Program, which assists immigrant students. Fueled by the fear created by these actions, student Viola Garcia articulated a collective desire to fight for their future and stressed the importance of support from educators, who have informed them about historical and contemporary immigration issues.
Students at Oakland High School staged demonstrations against federal immigration policy and school layoffs, calling for change and support for their communities.
The cuts to the Newcomer Program are particularly alarming, removing vital resources for immigrant students at a time of heightened fear and uncertainty.
Viola Garcia expressed the urgent need for her generation to speak out against deportation efforts, emphasizing, 'This is our future we're fighting for.'
Teachers at Oakland High have shown support for the students' activism, highlighting the importance of understanding local history amidst modern immigration issues.
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