Anti-ICE Protesters March at Failing San Antonio School with Vulgar Displays
Protesters rally at Davis Middle School, a school with poor ratings, during anti-ICE demonstration.
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In a controversial display of political activism, anti-ICE protesters marched and rallied at Davis Middle School, a public school with a history of poor academic performance, during a demonstration organized by Bexar County Democrats. The event, dubbed the “March for Freedom and Justice,” took place on October 3 and featured vulgar messages and anti-ICE slogans.
Protesters Gather at Failing School
The rally, which began and ended at Davis Middle School, drew over 100 participants, including members of activist groups such as the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL). Protesters carried signs with explicit messages, including one that read, “Fuck DHS,” and a large Mexican flag with similar critical messaging.
The event also included a voter registration drive and was attended by U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro (D-TX). After the rally, police escorted the protesters to the proposed ICE facility and back to the school campus. The Davis Middle School, part of the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD), was recently rated an F by the Texas Education Agency, ranking 7,954 out of 8,096 public middle schools in the state.
Controversial Leadership and School Performance
The school is one of 85 managed by SAISD, which recently selected Dr. Adrian Bustillos as its new superintendent despite his involvement in a cheating scandal. In 2017, the Texas Education Agency suspended Bustillos’ teaching certificate for his role in inflating student test scores as part of a districtwide cheating scheme.
Despite the school’s poor academic standing, the protest highlighted the intersection of political activism and local education issues. The event sparked debate over the use of public school campuses for political demonstrations and the broader implications of such actions on educational institutions.
Political and Activist Involvement
The protest drew a diverse group of activists, including members of the Brown Berets, a pro-Chicano paramilitary organization, and other leftist groups. The event underscored the growing influence of political activism in local communities and the use of educational institutions as platforms for such demonstrations.
Source: Breitbart
