On Friday, Jan. 30, students at Aliso Niguel High School joined many other schools across Southern California in a school-wide walkout to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The walkout was part of a larger student-led protest against ICE policies and actions. Students left class during the school day, brought signs and gathered outside campus to show support for immigrant communities.
At Aliso Niguel, students walked out together and stood along nearby streets holding signs and chanting. Many signs focused on immigrant rights, family separation and calling for changes to current immigration policies. Cars passing by honked in support, and students waved and cheered as they stood together. The protest remained peaceful and organized throughout the walkout.
Students said the walkout was meant to bring attention to an issue they feel strongly about. Some participants explained that immigration affects their families or friends directly, while others said they wanted to stand up for people who may not feel safe speaking out for themselves. For many students, the protest was about showing solidarity and using their voices…