ICE raids have increased and have been affecting students and their lives. Students now have been experiencing the danger of leaving their homes.
Not only have students’ safety been at risk lately, but it is also very discriminating on things they cannot change, instead students should be proud of their race, never to think differently.
“As a Mexican-American, I don't feel safe with the ICE raids as I feel discriminated and judged for who I am, and who I am proud to be,” senior Renzo Cruz said.
As students hear more about the danger, the fear, and sorrow downcasts them as they watch innocent people get torn apart from their loved ones.
“Honestly, every time I heard one happened in Conroe, it hurts me and makes me feel sad about the families going through that, just trying to have a better life in the US,” junior Giovanni Gonzalez said.
Students are also gaining their own opinion about the separation of innocent families,
young children are now thinking about the danger and unacceptable actions of the government, as they watch their friends be in danger and worriness.
“I think it is inhumane and unfair how they are deporting innocent people who work and pay taxes for this country, but still have to be in the instability of their place here in the US,” Sophomore Makayla Palacios said.
Students who now live in fear, are now even ruminating when it comes to being outside, or even just stepping out their front door.
“With the events currently happening in a community where I used to feel safe in, my family and I are afraid of leaving the house,” senior Renzo Cruz said.
On January 23, 2025 the first ICE raids happened in places like Boston, Philadelphia, Denver, Atlanta, Seattle, Miami, and Washington. As teachers heard about the new events taking place, they now feared about the possibilities of what could happen to the students they teach.
“As a teacher at this school, I have witnessed how ICE impacts students and families. I have had students express their fear in not knowing if their parents would be allowed to stay in America or not. I understand how difficult it would be to come to school when students' personal lives have no stability. My heart hurts for the children who have to sit in class writing an essay when the only thing on their minds is if they will be raising themselves or not. I get the luxury of getting to know and love students affected by the crisis. I understand the need to follow laws, but we must prioritize our youth and give them the stability they deserve,” Anonymous teacher said.
The hundreds of voices that are being silenced now sit in class, hoping and dwelling that one day will never happen, and they will get to continue to be proud of who they are and who they will continue to stand up for.
By: Abigail Piconada