Battle Creek Students Plan Walkout Against ICE Presence

Lakeview High School students organize protest to demand change and show solidarity

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Students at Lakeview High School in Battle Creek, Michigan are planning a walkout on Friday, February 20th to protest the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in their community. The United Latino Student Association has organized the event, which will involve students meeting at the flagpole and marching to Helmer Road and Columbia Avenue. The school has indicated there will be police present for student safety, and no consequences for participating as long as there are no issues.

Why it matters

The controversy surrounding ICE's presence in cities across the country has become a major political issue, with many arguing the border patrol agency has no reason to operate in non-border communities. This student-led walkout in Battle Creek reflects the growing grassroots movement against ICE's expanded reach into local communities.

The details

The United Latino Student Association at Lakeview High School organized the walkout after rumors circulated that ICE had been spotted in Battle Creek. The protest is scheduled for 1:25 PM on February 20th, with students meeting at the school's flagpole before marching to a nearby intersection. The school has said police will be present to ensure student safety, and there will be no consequences for participating as long as the protest remains peaceful.

  • The walkout is scheduled for Friday, February 20, 2026 at 1:25 PM.

The players

United Latino Student Association

A student organization at Lakeview High School that is leading the walkout protest against ICE's presence in Battle Creek.

Lakeview High School

The high school in Battle Creek, Michigan where the student-led walkout is being organized.

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What they’re saying

“We encourage all schools in Battle Creek to join us and support our community.”

— United Latino Student Association (Instagram)

What’s next

The school has indicated that as long as the protest remains peaceful, there will be no consequences for students who participate in the walkout.

The takeaway

This student-led protest in Battle Creek reflects the growing grassroots movement against ICE's expanded presence in local communities across the country, as young people take action to demand change and show solidarity.