Sacramento High School Students Plan Walkouts to Protest Immigration Policies

Sacramento High School Students Plan Walkouts to Protest Immigration Policies

Sacramento, CA — January 30, 2026 — Students from McClatchy High School and other schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) are organizing walkouts to protest recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities and fatal shootings by ICE agents in Minnesota.

The walkouts are scheduled for Friday morning, with McClatchy High School students planning to leave class after the second period. They intend to gather at the west steps of the California State Capitol at 11:30 a.m. for a demonstration titled “ICE Out Now – SCUSD Walkout.” The event is expected to draw students from various SCUSD schools, all aiming to express solidarity with those affected by ICE actions and to voice concerns over immigration policies.

Louis Russell, a junior at McClatchy High School, emphasized the importance of the protest, stating, “We want to show our solidarity for people in Minneapolis, but also we want to show solidarity for the students in our school who are afraid.” The students’ initiative reflects a growing movement among youth to engage in social and political issues affecting their communities.

The walkouts are part of a broader series of protests against the current administration’s immigration policies, following the “Free America Walkout” held on January 20, 2026, which saw participation across the United States and internationally. The SCUSD students’ actions highlight the ongoing dialogue and activism surrounding immigration reform and the treatment of immigrant communities.

For more information on the walkouts and related events, students and community members are encouraged to visit the official SCUSD website or contact their respective school administrations.