Abbott Threatens to Strip Schools' Funding After Student Anti-ICE Walkouts, Arrests at Protest

Abbott Says Violent Student Anti-ICE Protesters, Schools Backing Them Shouldn’t Be Above the Law

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for violent student protesters demonstrating against immigration agents, and schools supporting them, to face legal consequences as the state investigates an Austin school district. ​“It’s about time students like this were arrested. Harming someone is a crime—even for students,” Abbott said in a Feb. 3 post on X that attached a video showing a public school student resisting arrest. “Schools and staff who allow thi…

Gov. Abbott praises student arrests during anti-ICE walkout in Central Texas

The Texas governor threatened funding for schools allowing protests.

Two juveniles arrested during Hays CISD student walkout in downtown Kyle

Kyle police arrested two juveniles Monday during a student walkout protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities.Video obtained by CBS Austin showi

Abbott threatens to strip schools' funding after student anti-ICE walkouts, arrests at protest

His remark was in response to an article about two juveniles being arrested during a walkout protest in Kyle. Police have said the arrests were unrelated to the protest.

2 juveniles arrested during school walkout in Kyle

The Kyle Police Department said the arrests were unrelated to the demonstration.