On Thursday, Jan. 15, students from Edison High School staged a walkout in protest of ICE activity in Minneapolis. The students marched to Central Avenue and are pictured here in front of Northeast Library. (Mike Madison)
Bre Krzyżanowski directed parents and volunteers outside of Edison as students walked out of school. “They left the school this afternoon to demonstrate against ICE in Minneapolis. They have been marching and protesting in the streets and on the sidewalks to ensure their voice is heard,” Krzyżanowski said. (Mike Madison)
A community member held a sign in support of the students. (Mike Madison)
Students from Northeast Middle School staged their own walkout and protest on Friday, Jan. 16. The group, along with a few adults, marched up and down Johnson Street NE. (Davis Steen)
Edison High School lockout
by Michael McKinney
On the afternoon of January 13, at Thomas Edison High School, 700 22nd Ave. NE, school officials instituted a lockout, calling students who hadn’t yet boarded buses back inside.
“Enforcement vehicles were seen driving near our school and our city bus stops,” Eryn Warne wrote in an email to Edison families. After being ushered indoors, students were instructed to contact their families to arrange a ride home.
“This is a difficult moment for our community and we appreciate all the love and support,” Warne’s email continued.
“(ICE is) trying to be unpredictable, and schools are sacred places,” Senator Doron Clark told the Northeaster. “Students have been through a ton this year. They shouldn’t have to endure even the thought of this.”
A student carried an anti-ICE sign during a Jan. 15 walkout at Edison High School. (Mike Madison)
David Pnafiel stood outside a business on Central Avenue and watched students protesting. “We have a big Hispanic community here and we need their help,” he said. “At this point, we’re not really sure if they’re doing due process or what (ICE are) doing with (abducted residents) … my daughter, who is eight, is not going to school, even though we are U.S. citizens.” (Mike Madison)
Students, parents and volunteers gathered outside of Edison. (Mike Madison)
A crowd of students marched toward Central Avenue. (Mike Madison)