Students Stage ICE Protests at Tulsa-Area Schools

Walkouts held at Bixby and Rogers school districts amid ongoing immigration enforcement concerns

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Students in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area staged protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Wednesday, with walkouts reported at schools in the Bixby and Rogers school districts. The student-led demonstrations were part of ongoing activism against ICE policies and practices.

Why it matters

The student protests highlight growing concerns among young people about the role of federal immigration enforcement, especially in local communities. The walkouts reflect a broader trend of youth activism on social and political issues.

The details

Students at Bixby High School and Rogers High School participated in the protests, leaving their classrooms to voice opposition to ICE. The demonstrations were organized by student groups, who have been critical of ICE's enforcement tactics and the impact on immigrant families in the Tulsa area.

  • The protests took place on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.

The players

Bixby High School

A public high school located in Bixby, Oklahoma, part of the Bixby Public Schools district.

Rogers High School

A public high school located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, part of the Tulsa Public Schools district.

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What they’re saying

“We won't stop until ICE stops terrorizing our communities.”

— Samantha Hernandez, Student organizer (Tulsa World)

What’s next

Student activists say they plan to continue organizing protests and advocacy efforts against ICE in the coming weeks and months.

The takeaway

The student-led protests in Tulsa reflect a growing youth movement against aggressive federal immigration enforcement, with young people using walkouts and other activism to voice their concerns about the impact on local communities.