Hundreds of Corpus Christi Independent School District students walked out of class Thursday afternoon to protest the continuing ICE presence in the city.
Students had multiple reasons for supporting the walkout, from opposing ICE for moral reasons, to direct effects on their families.
“My father was detained, and I’m … honestly, it’s very sad. It’s very difficult without him. Without him, me and my mom are just by ourselves, and we need him, said CCISD student Evelyn Colchado. “I’m not old enough, I still depend on my dad, and I just want him back. I just really want him back; I miss him a lot. I really miss him. And I’m just so scared that he’s gonna get deported. I’m scared.”…