"The Trump administration's crackdown and the many tragedies that have resulted from it - like the killings of Silverio Villegas González, Renee Good, and Alex Pretti, and the kidnapping of Liam Conejo Ramos - has mobilized more Americans into protesting than we've seen in years. From national labor strikes to local high school walkouts, citizens of every age, race, and creed are calling for the abolition of ICE."
"She said about half their child's grade would be walking out to wave flags, hold signs, and protest, at a neutral location not near ICE buildings or operations. The school's administration was saying students who left would face consequences, but the poster said she "always raised my kids to stand up for what they believe in, stand up for injustices, vote with your dollar, be uncomfortable doing the right thing and XYZ. Part of me wants to grant the permission to participate in the walk out protest but fear is definitely holding me back.""
The Trump administration's crackdown and several high-profile killings and a kidnapping have driven large-scale protests across the country. Actions range from national labor strikes to local high school walkouts, with broad public calls for abolishing ICE. A 15-year-old sought permission to join a schoolwide walkout at a neutral location where many classmates planned to protest. School administrators warned of disciplinary consequences for students who left. The parent felt torn between teaching children to oppose injustices and fear of penalties. Online responses urged allowing attendance while accepting school punishment and noted real risks associated with nonviolent protest, including suspension, arrest, job loss, or physical harm.
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