Quakertown Walkout Prompts Calls for Police Chief’s Resignation
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After a February ICE protest outside Quakertown Community High School, a video shows Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree wrestling a student to the ground, prompting community demands for his resignation as the Bucks County DA investigates; several students were arrested, fundraising for their legal defense has surpassed $30,000, and counselors will be available as students return to class.
- Residents demand Quakertown police chief resign after students ‘choked’ and ‘tackled’ during ICE protest WHYY
- Bucks County Detectives probing police response to student protest in Quakertown Bucks County Herald newspaper
- Residents call for suspension of Quakertown police chief after protester clash NBC10 Philadelphia
- Pennsylvania residents question police response to student ICE protesters after juveniles detained Newsday
- What we know about Quakertown ICE protests that led to clash between police and students The Morning Call
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