PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Hundreds of students marched out of the classroom at McDaniel High School in Northeast Portland on Tuesday in protest against ICE. Meanwhile, immigrant justice leaders are calling on Oregonians to boycott the local economy in protest of ICE.
Holding posters and signs, McDaniel High School students walked out of school in droves just before 2 p.m. 15-year-old Viola DeVigal is a sophomore and the organizer of today’s event.
“I think there is such an importance to advocate for our community, especially as youth and especially since our families and our communities are the ones that are impacted, so we need to use our voices to stand up for each other and for our community,” DeVigal said…