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CHICAGO (WLS) — On Friday morning, a school on Chicago’s North Side is taking part in a broader movement of statewide and national demonstrations against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Students staged a walkout at Lake View High School, which coincided with a similar protest by students in Aurora on the same day.
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These protests follow a significant walkout earlier in the week, involving over 1,500 students in Aurora, where tensions escalated between the students and law enforcement.
During the Aurora protest, police arrested three students from East Aurora High School. One of these individuals is facing charges of aggravated battery against a police officer.
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Protesters say officers used excessive force while police say the students did not follow commands, walked out into the street, and resisted. Multiple officers were injured in the protest.
The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office is now conducting an independent review of that situation.
Because of this, Aurora school superintendents released a video, urging parents to encourage their kids to stay in the classroom on Friday for their safety.
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“When students leave campus, we cannot ensure their safety. Outside groups may join. Large gatherings can escalate. Law enforcement resources may be stretched if multiple schools are involved. These are real concerns,” the video says.
Students on Chicago’s North Side say their plan is to march to the North Center Town Square.
Other student walkouts are also planned in Bolingbrook, Addison, and Elmhurst on Friday.
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