Fort Worth Students Walk Out to Protest ICE

Nationwide student protests target federal immigration enforcement agency

Jan. 31, 2026 at 7:47pm

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High school students in Fort Worth, Texas walked out of class on Friday to join a nationwide protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The student-led demonstrations were part of a broader effort to shut down ICE operations across the country.

Why it matters

The walkouts reflect growing concerns among young people about the federal government's immigration policies and enforcement actions, which have become a flashpoint issue in many communities. The protests also highlight the willingness of students to take collective action on political issues that impact their lives.

The details

Hundreds of students from several high schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District participated in the walkout, leaving their classrooms to gather on campus and march through the streets. The demonstrations were organized by student activists who are calling for the abolition of ICE and an end to deportations. Police monitored the protests but did not intervene.

  • The walkouts took place on Friday, February 1, 2026.

The players

Fort Worth Independent School District

The public school district serving the city of Fort Worth, Texas.

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What they’re saying

“We won't stop until ICE is abolished and our communities are free from the fear of deportation.”

— Samantha Ramirez, Student organizer

What’s next

The student activists have pledged to continue organizing protests and other actions targeting ICE in the coming weeks and months.

The takeaway

The Fort Worth student walkouts reflect the growing political engagement of young people on immigration issues, as they seek to pressure the government and raise awareness about the impacts of aggressive immigration enforcement on their communities.