ICE arrest in Phoenixville drew widespread attention<\/a>. In that incident, two men from Guatemala were arrested. Video shows one of them being pulled out of a car as onlookers screamed.<\/p>\nVideo showing what appears to be a confrontation involving suspected immigration agents in Phoenixville has sparked alarm among local advocates.<\/p>\n
“This is the land of opportunity. And everybody have the opportunity to do their own thing,” said senior Dwayne Mills.<\/p>\n
Organizers of the walkout said they wanted young people to control their own message.<\/p>\n
“At the end of the day, the kids, they want to hear from kids. Because we matter! We make the school,” said junior Aniayah Pittman.<\/p>\n
Before the walkout, school officials held a forum with the superintendent and the township’s police superintendent to ensure the event would be safe and that students felt supported.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the district said in a statement to Action News, “Our students are beautifully diverse, and their feelings and voices are important to us.”<\/p>\n
“To have their support, it meant everything to us,” Pittman said.<\/p>\n
Township councilmembers also showed support, pointing to new legislation under consideration.<\/p>\n
“It’s a resolution to establish a policy that we will not work with ICE in civil immigration enforcement,” said Councilmember Kyle McIntyre.<\/p>\n
For many students, the issue is personal.<\/p>\n
“I shouldn’t have to go home and worry if my parents are home,” said junior Jasmin Guerra.<\/p>\n
Students said the walkout was their way of speaking up.<\/p>\n
“We just want justice and peace,” Kramer said.<\/p>\n
School officials said no students were disciplined for participating, and they returned to class afterward.<\/p>\n
The council resolution limiting cooperation with ICE is expected to come up for a vote in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n
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