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Clovis Today
By the People, for the People
Clovis Police to Charge Adults for Encouraging Student Protests
Authorities say adults 'actively encouraged' students to leave school and protest ICE, risking minors' education.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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Clovis, California police say they plan to file misdemeanor charges against adults who were seen 'actively encouraging, organizing, and facilitating students leaving' local schools to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Tuesday. The department stated that these actions 'place minors at risk and interfere with their education', and that they have identified two adults so far, with more charges expected as they continue to review footage from over 500 security cameras in the area.
Why it matters
The Clovis Unified School District (CUSD) has taken a strong stance against student walkouts, with the police department stating that the district is 'identifying students who left campus without authorization and taking appropriate action for truancy enforcement'. This case highlights the tensions between student activism and school policies, as well as the legal risks that adults face when encouraging minors to skip school, even for political protests.
The details
According to the Clovis Police Department, the adults identified so far will be charged with 'Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor', a misdemeanor offense. The department says they were able to quickly identify people involved thanks to their extensive network of security cameras, including a 'Camera-On-Wheels' vehicle that was deployed during the protest.
- The student protest took place on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
- Clovis Police announced the planned charges against adults on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
The players
Clovis Police Department
The local law enforcement agency in Clovis, California that is investigating and planning to file charges against adults who encouraged students to leave school and protest.
Clovis Unified School District (CUSD)
The school district in Clovis, California that is identifying and taking action against students who left campus without authorization to participate in the protest.
What they’re saying
“These actions are unacceptable. Adults who contribute to or promote truancy place minors at risk and interfere with their education.”
— Clovis Police Department (yourcentralvalley.com)
What’s next
The Clovis Police Department says they plan to file misdemeanor charges against the adults identified as encouraging the student protest, and the Clovis Unified School District is taking disciplinary action against the participating students.
The takeaway
This case highlights the legal risks that adults face when encouraging minors to skip school, even for political protests, as well as the tensions between student activism and school policies that prioritize student attendance and education.
