Central High School students protest ICE operations

Walkout draws attention to immigration enforcement concerns

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Dozens of students at Central High School in Evansville, Indiana staged a walkout protest on the school's campus to voice opposition to current U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies. The students gathered at the front of the football stadium, holding signs and chanting to draw attention to their concerns about immigration enforcement.

Why it matters

The student protest highlights growing concerns among young people about the impacts of aggressive immigration policies and enforcement actions, especially in communities with large immigrant populations. The walkout reflects a broader trend of student activism on social and political issues.

The details

According to reports, many Central High School students left their classes to gather at the front of the school's football stadium, where they held signs and chanted to protest current ICE operations and policies. School administrators are meeting with local education leaders to determine if the students will face any disciplinary action for leaving class.

  • The walkout protest occurred on February 13, 2026.

The players

Central High School

A public high school located in Evansville, Indiana.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws in the United States.

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC)

The public school district that oversees Central High School and other schools in the Evansville area.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This student protest reflects growing concerns among young people about the impacts of aggressive immigration enforcement, and highlights the willingness of today's youth to take action on social and political issues that matter to them.