"Chicago Students Demand Solidarity with Palestine, Sparking Tensions at City Council"

Hundreds of CPS students from over 15 schools in Chicago walked out of classes to demand City Council's support for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, staging a sit-in at City Hall with signs and chants. The protest was in support of a proposed City Council resolution and aimed to express solidarity with Palestine. Students coordinated marches from various schools, calling for an end to U.S. aid to Israel and urging cross-racial unity in addressing the conflict. Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez assured parents of protocols for students to express their First Amendment rights safely, while Mayor Brandon Johnson had previously called for a ceasefire in the war.