Student Punched at Lake Zurich High Over Pro-ICE Sign

Viral video shows altercation after student holds sign supporting immigration enforcement agency.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A viral video purportedly shows a student at Lake Zurich High School punching another student who was holding a sign expressing support for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The incident occurred as other students were organizing a walkout protest against ICE. School officials have not released details about any disciplinary actions or criminal charges related to the altercation.

Why it matters

The incident highlights ongoing tensions around immigration enforcement and the challenges schools face in balancing free speech rights with maintaining a safe learning environment. It also raises questions about how schools should respond to politically-charged student protests and counter-protests.

The details

The video, recorded by a student with over 60,000 social media followers, shows the student holding the pro-ICE sign being approached by another student who says he is going to punch him. The other student then immediately punches the sign-holder, prompting a security guard to intervene. School staff and police later arrived on the scene.

  • The incident occurred on Thursday, February 14, 2026 at the main entrance of Lake Zurich High School.
  • Students from schools in Lake and McHenry counties, as well as across the country, have been organizing anti-ICE walkouts.

The players

Danny Spud

A student at Lake Zurich High School who posted the viral video of the incident on his social media accounts, which have over 60,000 and 35,000 followers respectively.

Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95

The school district that oversees Lake Zurich High School, which has declined to release details about the incident or any disciplinary actions taken.

Lake Zurich Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the incident at the high school, but has not provided any details about potential criminal charges.

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What they’re saying

“I stand for my beliefs. I'm going to peacefully stand here and support my beliefs. I support ICE and law enforcement.”

— Danny Spud, Student

“You can go peacefully f--k yourself!”

— Unidentified student

What’s next

It is unclear if the student who punched the pro-ICE sign holder will face any criminal charges or school disciplinary action. The school district has not provided any updates on the incident or its response.

The takeaway

This altercation highlights the polarized and sometimes volatile nature of debates around immigration enforcement, and the challenges schools face in balancing free speech rights with maintaining a safe learning environment for all students.