Overview
- Police issued a public notice urging students to remain on campus during school hours and reminding families of Los Angeles curfew and attendance laws.
- Officials reiterated that middle and high school students may take one excused absence per year for a civic or political event if the school is notified in advance.
- The Department of Homeland Security said an ICE officer was injured by a thrown object during a Feb. 13 student protest downtown, and recent demonstrations have seen skirmish lines and some arrests.
- The LAPD cautioned that adults who transport or assist minors in unlawful activity could be arrested for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
- Los Angeles Unified said it supports students’ advocacy rights but emphasized safety at off‑campus protests and noted students may demonstrate peacefully on campus during non‑instructional time.