Arkansas students went to the Arkansas State Capitol as they continued protesting ICE for the 3rd day in a row.
As posted on THV11:
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Students from Central Arkansas are continuing to participate in walkout protests over the increased immigration activities by Immigration and Customs Enforcement across the country.
Many students from Little Rock Central High School, Parkview High School, and other schools in the area walked out of class on Friday to participate.
Little Rock Police accompanied students as they marched to the Capitol steps, ensuring their safety. Students voiced their concerns and chanted against the Trump administration.
This demonstration follows many others with a group of around 100 students gathering in the courtyard of eStem High School in East Little Rock on Wednesday.
A state law, Act 341, or the ACCESS Act, was enacted that addresses the repercussions of these protests.
It states that a state-supported institution of higher education shall not grant excused absences for several events, including a political protest, and that institutions of higher education shall not authorize student walkouts.
The North Little Rock School District released a statement in response to students protesting on Friday:
“This afternoon, nearly 300 high school students participated in a walkout to voice their perspectives on current political events. While we value student expression and civic engagement, our primary responsibility is the safety and continuity of the learning environment. Because leaving campus during school hours creates significant safety risks and operational disruptions, the participants are subject to disciplinary action.“
The Little Rock School District has also released a statement in response to the protest:
We are writing to follow up on the national student walkout efforts that have been taking place across the country. As shared in our message with our students yesterday and today, we understand that many of them are deeply engaged with and passionate about issues affecting their world, and we are proud of their desire to use their voices in meaningful ways. However, we also shared with them the consequences of leaving class/campus without permission. Today, students from across the district chose to leave campus without permission to participate in the walkout. We are grateful the events ended without incident. Our top priority remains the safety, supervision, and well-being of all students, as well as maintaining an orderly environment that is conducive to learning. We remain committed to supporting student expression in appropriate, safe, and respectful ways while also upholding our expectations and responsibilities as a school community.”
Learn more about this and other Arkansas student protests on:
- https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2026/02/06/little-rock-high-school-students-walk-out-in-protest-of-ice
- https://www.4029tv.com/article/fort-smith-students-protest-immigration-enforcement-prompting-school-lockdowns/70273791
- https://www.thv11.com/video/news/local/little-rock/central-arkansas-students-hold-ice-protest-for-3rd-day-in-a-row/91-4fadf4f3-077b-4417-8165-b49f3e0345f5
