Summary
Student groups plan a nationwide school walkout on January 30 to protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). They are urging people to skip work, school, and shopping to highlight immigration enforcement issues and recent fatalities linked to ICE operations. The protest includes planned demonstrations in various cities and guidance for organizing local actions.
Key Facts
- Students across the U.S. are organizing a school walkout on January 30 to protest ICE.
- The protest follows fatal shootings in Minneapolis involving ICE agents.
- Organizers are calling for a "no work, no school, no shopping" day.
- The event aims to draw attention to ICE funding and operations.
- Somali and Black student groups in Minneapolis are leading the organization efforts.
- The National Shutdown website provides resources and instructions for organizing protests.
- Previous student protests received national media attention.
- Participating groups include student associations and civil rights organizations.
