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Metro Atlanta School Districts Warn of Consequences as Student ICE Walkouts Spread
Several metro Atlanta school districts caution students that walkouts during school hours may lead to suspension or loss of extracurricular privileges, while affirming their right to free expression.
- This week, DeKalb County School District and Cobb County School District warned metro Atlanta high school students that walkouts during school hours could lead to disciplinary action, including out-of-school suspension and loss of extracurricular privileges.
- Students organized walkouts to protest recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities and press districts for policies protecting immigrant families, with more than 1,000 joining the Free America Walkout at Lakeside High School.
- Organizers used social media and an anonymous Instagram account to amplify protests, and the Archer High School petition gathered more than 1,000 signatures in less than 72 hours.
- Officials cautioned that penalties like suspension or loss of extracurriculars could have long-term impacts, and districts said walkouts violate the Student Code of Conduct with discipline based on severity and context.
- More protests are planned this week, including a Jan. 30 rally, and students plan to present demands at the February 18th school board meeting with walkouts set for Newton, Paulding, Fulton and Gwinnett Counties.
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Cobb and DeKalb schools warn students over planned ICE protests
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Left, 44% Center
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- 45% of the sources lean Left, 44% of the sources are Center
45% Left
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C 44%
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