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Jenks High School students protest ICE
Walkout demonstration held during school day
Published on Feb. 6, 2026
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Dozens of students from Jenks High School in Oklahoma staged a walkout protest on Friday to demonstrate against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement actions. The students marched along Main Street in Jenks during the school day to voice their opposition to the policies of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Why it matters
The student protest highlights growing concerns among young people about the federal government's immigration policies and the impact they are having on communities. High school students are increasingly engaging in political activism on issues they care about, using walkouts and other forms of civil disobedience to make their voices heard.
The details
The Jenks High School students left their classes and gathered outside the school before marching down Main Street in the city of Jenks. They carried signs and chanted slogans opposing ICE and the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. School administrators were aware of the planned walkout but did not attempt to stop the demonstration, which remained peaceful.
- The walkout protest took place on Friday, February 7, 2026 during the school day.
The players
Jenks High School
A public high school located in Jenks, Oklahoma.
Trump administration
The presidential administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump, known for its hardline immigration enforcement policies.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
A federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that is responsible for enforcing immigration laws.
What they’re saying
“We need to stand up against the cruel and unjust policies of this administration. ICE has torn apart too many families in our community.”
— Samantha Rodriguez, Jenks High School student (Tulsa World)
The takeaway
The Jenks High School student walkout is part of a growing trend of youth activism on immigration and other political issues. These demonstrations show that young people are increasingly engaged and willing to take action to advocate for their beliefs and values.
