BREAKING: Students across the United States are making their voices heard with large-scale walkouts against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This movement, gaining momentum over the past month, is a direct response to the Trump administration’s harsh anti-immigrant policies. As protests unfold in cities nationwide, students are demanding that federal agents abandon their communities.
High school and middle school students from states including Indiana, Maryland, Utah, Louisiana, Texas, Michigan, Kentucky, Washington, and New York have organized walkouts and sit-ins. The students are united in their fight to protect their immigrant neighbors. “It’s the threat and the fear of intimidation while you’re trying to pursue your education, which to me, is really horrible,” stated a student from Seattle, reflecting the urgent fears many face.
In Iowa City, students from West High and City High staged significant protests, chanting “Abolish ICE” as they demanded immediate action. This is just one of numerous demonstrations taking place as part of a growing national movement.
At major universities like the University of Minnesota and Carnegie Mellon University, students have also walked out of classes and held rallies. Students are speaking out against ICE’s presence, emphasizing community solidarity. One University of Minnesota student passionately declared, “The Twin Cities belong to us. It doesn’t belong to them. And together we’re going to take it back.”
On January 30, 2026, students played a pivotal role in national mobilizations, with tens of thousands participating in walkouts across the country. These actions are occurring in both Republican and Democratic states, highlighting widespread discontent with the current administration’s immigration policies.
Right now, Meadowcreek High School in Norcross, Georgia is witnessing a massive anti-ICE walkout, part of a series of coordinated protests in solidarity with the Minnesota general strike. Social media is abuzz with images of students taking to the streets, amplifying the urgency of their message.
These student-led actions are a clear indication of the rising resistance to ICE’s brutal tactics. In communities across the U.S., people are uniting against ICE raids, launching protests and forming support networks. Recent developments indicate that the Trump administration has been pressured into partially retreating, withdrawing 700 agents from Minneapolis and recalling Customs and Border Protection head Greg Bovino.
However, activists stress that the fight must continue. “These student mobilizations show that the hatred of Trump’s policies runs deep,” advocates state. The call for abolishing ICE is resonating, but it requires sustained collaboration across student and labor movements to protect immigrant rights effectively.
Students, educators, and labor unions must work together, drawing inspiration from courageous teachers in Minneapolis who are organizing food drop-offs for families affected by ICE actions. This collaboration is crucial for creating a united front against oppressive policies.
The urgency of these developments cannot be overstated. As the movement grows, more students are encouraged to join forces, potentially leading to a nationwide campus walkout. With calls for a general strike from below, the momentum is building for a collective stand against ICE.
As these protests unfold, communities are reminded of their power. The student walkouts signify a national phenomenon, and the call to action is clear: it is time to say, “ICE Out!”
Stay tuned for updates as this urgent movement continues to evolve and grow. Share this message widely and join the fight for immigrant rights today.
