Central Ohio high schools students protest ICE, teacher unions condemn ICE activity near schools

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: January 23, 2026

Words: 635

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago


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Central Ohio high school students are walking out to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Several students from Franklin County school districts including Worthington Schools, Hilliard Schools, Upper Arlington Schools, Westerville Schools, and Dublin Schools have walked out of school this month in protest.

These walkouts come after more than 280 people in central Ohio were detained by ICE in one week during Operation Buckeye, which ICE launched from Dec. 16-21.

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