Sophomore Gabriella Johnson and freshman Cooper Brandt participate in Friday's I.C.E. protest outside of Lake City High School. The student-led rally took place after the school day concluded.
February 21, 2026
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February 21, 2026 1:08 a.m.
Students lead rally against federal immigration enforcement
Students lead rally against federal immigration enforcement
Students gathered beneath the gazebo in Bluegrass Park in Coeur d'Alene on a sunny but frigid Friday, holding signs and cheering as their peers stood one at a time atop a picnic table to speak out against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. "We are here today because the Constitution does not have exceptions," said Lake City High School senior Shantaya Esler, an American flag draped over her shoulders.