SCUSD Students Plan 'ICE Out Now' Walkout to Protest Federal Actions

Hundreds of students from six Sacramento high schools expected to march to state capitol and federal building

Jan. 29, 2026 at 6:15pm

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Students within the Sacramento City Unified School District have organized a district-wide walkout called 'ICE Out Now' to protest recent actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The student organizers have secured a permit for the march, which is set to begin at 11:30 a.m. on Friday and end at 2:30 p.m., with an expected 700 participants from six SCUSD high schools.

Why it matters

The 'ICE Out Now' walkout is part of a broader movement across the country speaking out against fatal incidents involving ICE agents, as well as calling for the abolition of the federal agency. The protest also comes amid a 'National Shutdown' planned for Friday encouraging Americans to join a day of 'no school, no work and shopping'.

The details

The student organizers plan to gather after their school's 2nd period on Friday at the Archives Plaza light rail station and then march to the California State Capitol and the John E. Moss Federal Building. The permit details state the walkout is a 'demonstration to prove that our youth across California's capitol will not stand with ICE and their actions.' The SCUSD Board of Education President has expressed support for students' right to free speech, while clarifying the district does not organize or endorse student protests.

  • The walkout is scheduled for this Friday, January 29, 2026.
  • The march is set to begin at 11:30 a.m. and end at 2:30 p.m.

The players

SCUSD

The Sacramento City Unified School District, where the student-organized walkout is taking place.

Tara Jeane

The SCUSD Board of Education President, who has expressed support for students' right to free speech while clarifying the district's position.

Congressman Josh Harder

A U.S. Representative who joined state and San Joaquin County leaders on Thursday to observe conditions inside the ICE Detention Facility in Stockton and speak with ICE officials.

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What’s next

Protests are expected to continue as organizers of 'No Kings' said rallies are planned for March 28.

The takeaway

The 'ICE Out Now' walkout organized by SCUSD students is part of a broader national movement speaking out against ICE actions and calling for the abolition of the federal agency. The protest highlights the growing activism of young people in addressing issues of social and political importance.