South Eugene High Students Rally Against ICE Actions

Student-led protest on Willamette Street calls for change on immigration policies

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Students from South Eugene High School gathered on Willamette Street on Thursday to speak out against the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) across the country. An organizer of the protest said it was important for young people to get involved and make their voices heard on these important issues.

Why it matters

The student-led protest in Eugene is part of a broader trend of young people nationwide becoming more politically active and using demonstrations to advocate for change on issues like immigration. As the next generation of voters and leaders, these students are seeking to influence the national dialogue on ICE's enforcement practices and immigration policies.

The details

The protest on Willamette Street was organized by South Eugene High School students, including event organizer Elliott Kidd. Kidd emphasized the importance of young people standing up for their beliefs and getting involved in their communities, stating "the youth, out of anybody, need to be really involving themselves in actually organizing action throughout the community because we are the people who are going to be in charge ten years from now."

  • The protest took place on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Elliott Kidd

An organizer of the student protest in Eugene.

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What they’re saying

“I think the youth, out of anybody, need to be really involving themselves in actually organizing action throughout the community because we are the people who are going to be in charge ten years from now. So, I think it's very important as young people to stand up for what we believe in.”

— Elliott Kidd, Event Organizer

The takeaway

The student-led protest in Eugene demonstrates the growing political engagement of young people who are seeking to influence the national dialogue on immigration policies and the actions of federal agencies like ICE. As the next generation of voters and leaders, these students are using demonstrations to advocate for change on the issues they care about.