East San Jose students stage walkout over immigration raids

East San Jose high school students and immigration advocates are protesting recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in San Jose. Hundreds of students from William C. Overfelt High School in East San Jose participated in a walkout Tuesday and marched to the intersection of Story and King roads, where residents reported seeing ICE agents Sunday. Students carried Mexican flags and signs reading “Immigrants make America great” and “Protect our farmworkers,” while chanting “Stop the raids, stop the hate.” Related Stories January 16, 2025 Santa Clara County focused on immigrant community protections December 24, 2024 State bill would protect Silicon Valley…