300 Little Village High Schoolers Walk Out To Protest Immigration Raids
On Tuesday, about 300 students from Social Justice High School in Little Village protested against the Trump administration's immigration raids that have targeted their community. The walkout was organized after Border Patrol agents detained residents, including a U. S. citizen and a student, prompting fears among families. Sophia Sanchez, one of the student organizers, emphasized that the protest was personal, stating, "Our people are under attack.
" Participants held signs advocating for their parents and community members, while some local workers joined in support. Students called on Chicago Public Schools to provide remote learning options to safeguard immigrant students from potential deportation. The district noted a 0. 7 percentage point increase in absences among Latino students this fall compared to last year. A CPS spokesperson affirmed their commitment to keeping classrooms open while addressing the emotional well-being of students.
The protest reflected a vibrant community response to the ongoing threats posed by federal immigration policies.