Students from four New York high schools held peaceful walkouts to protest ICE enforcement and recent raids.

On February 6, 2026, students from New Albany High School, Nathan Hale High School, Edison Preparatory Academy, and Schenectady High School staged walkouts to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), citing concerns over immigration enforcement policies and recent raids, including the January 28 detention of a family of five in Clifton Park. The peaceful demonstrations, organized through social media and student discussions, featured chants, signs, and marches near schools, with officials acknowledging students’ right to expression while emphasizing safety and adherence to school rules.