San Diego Students Protest ICE in Walkout

Dozens of high schoolers march against immigration enforcement agency

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Hundreds of students from Point Loma High School and High Tech High School in San Diego participated in a walkout on Wednesday to protest the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The students marched to Liberty Station, where they were addressed by activist Sparky Mitra.

Why it matters

The student protest reflects growing concerns among young people about the policies and practices of ICE, which has faced criticism for its aggressive tactics in detaining and deporting undocumented immigrants. The walkout is part of a broader movement of student activism on social and political issues.

The details

The students marched from their high schools to Liberty Station, a mixed-use development in San Diego, where they gathered to hear from Sparky Mitra, a local activist. The students held signs and chanted slogans denouncing ICE and its treatment of immigrants.

  • The walkout took place on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

The players

Point Loma High School

A public high school in the Point Loma neighborhood of San Diego, California.

High Tech High School

A network of public charter high schools in San Diego, California.

Sparky Mitra

A local activist who spoke at the student protest against ICE.

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What they’re saying

“We must stand up for the rights of all people, regardless of their immigration status.”

— Sparky Mitra, Activist

The takeaway

The student walkout highlights the growing political engagement of young people, who are using their voices to advocate for social and political change on issues that matter to them.