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Waukegan High students protest federal immigration crackdown
Hundreds of students walked out to demand an end to ICE enforcement actions
Published on Feb. 8, 2026
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Hundreds of students from Waukegan High School in Illinois staged a walkout to protest federal immigration enforcement actions, chanting "We have to stop what ICE is doing" and calling for an end to the crackdown on undocumented immigrants in their community.
Why it matters
The student protest highlights growing concerns over aggressive federal immigration policies and their impact on local communities, especially those with large immigrant populations. The walkout reflects the activism of young people seeking to voice their opposition to the Trump administration's hardline stance on immigration.
The details
The Waukegan High School students marched out of their classrooms and gathered on the school's front lawn, chanting slogans and carrying signs that read "Undocumented and Unafraid" and "Education Not Deportation." Organizers said the walkout was in response to recent ICE raids and deportations that have sowed fear in the local immigrant community.
- The student protest took place on February 8, 2026.
The players
Waukegan High School
A public high school located in Waukegan, Illinois, with a diverse student body that includes a large immigrant population.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
The federal law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws, which has faced criticism for its aggressive tactics and deportation efforts under the Trump administration.
What’s next
The student protest is expected to continue, with organizers planning additional walkouts and demonstrations to draw attention to their concerns about federal immigration enforcement actions.
The takeaway
The Waukegan High School student walkout is a powerful example of young people using their voices to challenge the Trump administration's hardline immigration policies and advocate for their immigrant classmates and community members.
