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Union City Today
By the People, for the People
Students Stage Walkout at Union High School
Protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) draws large student participation
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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Students at Union High School in Oklahoma are currently staging a walkout during the lunch period as part of a student-led protest. The demonstration is focused on expressing opposition to the policies and actions of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.
Why it matters
Student-led protests against government agencies and policies have become increasingly common in recent years, as young people seek to make their voices heard on important social and political issues. This walkout at Union High School reflects the growing activism and civic engagement of the student population.
The details
The walkout at Union High School involves a large number of students leaving their classes during the lunch period to gather outside and voice their concerns about ICE. The protest was organized by a group of student activists who wanted to draw attention to the controversial immigration enforcement tactics used by the federal agency.
- The walkout is currently taking place during the lunch period at Union High School.
The players
Union High School
A public high school located in Union City, Oklahoma.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
A federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that enforces immigration laws.
What they’re saying
“We won't stay silent while ICE tears families apart. This walkout is our way of taking a stand and demanding change.”
— Samantha Rodriguez, Student Organizer (spotonoklahoma.com)
What’s next
School administrators are monitoring the situation and have not yet indicated whether disciplinary action will be taken against the participating students.
The takeaway
This student-led protest at Union High School reflects the growing activism and civic engagement of young people who are using their voices to advocate for social and political change on issues they care about.
