Cleveland, OH
Anti-ICE Protests Erupt Across Northeast Ohio in Organized School Campus Walkouts
CLEVELAND, OH — Students at multiple Northeast Ohio school campuses walked out of classes Thursday afternoon to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions and federal immigration enforcement policies, joining a broader wave of youth‑led demonstrations that began earlier this week.
Walk‑outs at Glenville High School, John Hay High School, the John Marshall Campus, Wickliffe High School, Cleveland School of the Arts, Cleveland Heights–University Heights schools, Facing History New Tech High School and the Garrett Morgan Campus began at or shortly after 2:00 p.m., according to the Cleveland branch of the Party of Socialism and Liberation. Students at Case Western Reserve University participated in a similar walk‑out on Wednesday. The coordinated actions followed national demonstrations tied to opposition to ICE and related enforcement practices.
Organizers and participants framed the actions under messaging that included demands such as “ICE Out of Our Cities” and described the protests as expressions of solidarity with immigrant families amid heightened national focus on immigration enforcement. Many students said they coordinated the walk‑outs through social media and peer networks rather than through formal school channels.
Some participants expressed concern about safety and possible retaliation from law enforcement, particularly when considering marching into busier city corridors or downtown areas. Students at Cleveland School of the Arts discussed avoiding main streets and heavily policed zones as they moved through neighborhoods near school campuses.
Turnout varied by campus, with groups ranging from small clusters of students to larger assemblies leaving class together, gathering outside school buildings and marching short distances nearby. As of Thursday evening, no major incidents, arrests or reported violence had been confirmed in connection with the walk‑outs, and no counter‑protests were reported.
The demonstrations in Northeast Ohio are part of a nationwide pattern of student and worker protests this week, often linked to what participants and some media outlets are calling the “Free America” walk‑out movement. In Cleveland, the student actions followed community rallies and university participation earlier in the week, reflecting sustained momentum.
Organizers indicated that additional actions could follow, though no further dates or locations were formally announced Thursday. School districts had not released consolidated statements addressing the walk‑outs as of Thursday evening.
U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown, D‑Ohio, weighed in on the controversy surrounding federal immigration enforcement on Thursday evening after the protests, saying she voted No this week on a House bill that would have funded U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Brown said in an email to Cleveland 13 News that she believes “every day, ICE and CBP under the Trump Administration are committing new abuses with no accountability, no respect for the law, and no regard for civil rights,” and that she will “not support another cent for agencies that continue to terrorize our communities, commit abuses, and escalate violence.”
Brown criticized the broader funding framework that has increased resources for immigration enforcement, saying the Republican‑backed Reconciliation Bill passed last year gave ICE an additional $75 billion in funding, which she called a “ICE slush fund” that should be repealed in favor of other priorities. She also outlined policy changes she supports, including impeaching ICE leadership, requiring body cameras and proper identification for agents, and barring ICE enforcement from churches and schools, tying her position to what she described as a growing national outcry over enforcement tactics and incidents such as recent confrontations and fatal encounters involving federal agents.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded out of the 2026 NBA Draft.
The Cavs had the No. 29 overall selection on Tuesday night. But Cavs President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman decided to trade that selection to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for No. 34 overall and a future second-round selection.
At No. 29 overall, the Cavs will send the Kings UConn forward Alex Karaban.
“It’s in the distant future,” a source told cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor about the future second-round selection acquired in this deal.
Reports from Fedor surfaced early Tuesday morning that the Cavaliers could be interested in bailing out of the first round. By late Tuesday night, Altman was able to execute a trade that sets the Cavs up for further flexibility in the offseason.
Why the Cavs traded out of No. 29 overall
The Cavaliers would’ve owed the No. 29 pick a guaranteed salary just under $2 million.
Because the Cavs are in the lone second apron – and could be looking to shed salary this offseason – ditching the No. 29 overall pick saves the Cavaliers a couple of bucks.
Second round picks are non-guaranteed, two-way deals. That gives the Cavs the financial flexibility they’re looking for.
What the Cavs could do at No. 34 overall
This is a talented draft class. A few high profile players slid into the second round.
UNC center Henri Veesaar is still waiting to hear his name called. The 7-foot center could be a backup to Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. Duke wing Isaiah Evans is also still waiting to hear his name called, and could fill a big position of need for the Cavaliers. Arkansas guard Maleek Thomas was consistently mocked to Cleveland, and he slid to Day 2 as well.
There’s always a chance that Altman could trade back again.
Second round draft picks are valuable because they could be used as sweeteners in trades this offseason. For example, in exchange for a team taking on the contract of a player like Dennis Schroder or Max Strus, the Cavaliers might want to attach a second round draft pick to make the package more appealing to a trade partner.
Flexibility should be the name of the game for Altman as he tries to improve Cleveland’s roster this offseason. The Cavs won’t have a first round draft pick until 2028. But bailing out of Tuesday night’s first round will give Altman plenty of options on Wednesday and into the rest of the offseason.
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University of Minnesota star wrestler Max McEnelly won the 2026 NCAA national championship at 184 pounds, and he’s now set to face superstar Bo Nickal at Real American Freestyle (RAF) 12 on August 22nd in Cleveland, Ohio.
THIS MATCH UP🔥
Bo Nickal takes on Max McEnelly August 22 in Cleveland at RAF12.
Tickets in bio. Stream exclusively on @foxnation pic.twitter.com/loEWdeb5pZ
— Real American Freestyle (@RAFWrestlingUSA) June 22, 2026
McEnelly is preparing for his redshirt junior season with the Gophers, and Nickal is 9-1 as a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, following a storied collegiate wrestling career at Penn State. Their freestyle wrestling match will be contested at 215 pounds.
RAF is an American freestyle wrestling promotion that was founded by Chad Bronstein, Terri Francis, and Hulk Hogan in 2025. The August 22nd show at Rocket Arena will be the one-year anniversary of the promotion. The fights will be broadcast on FOX Nation.
Nickal most recently competed at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, where he defeated Kyle Daukas via first-round finish. He’s now 6-1 in his UFC career. His match against McEnelly will be his second under RAF. He defeated Jacob Cardenas via decision at the promotion’s first show last summer.
Nickal is 6-foot-1, and he wrestled at 197 pounds at Penn State. He competes at the 185-pound middweight division in the UFC, so he might have a slight size advantage over McEnelly, who’s 5-foot-10. The event will be a high-profile opportunity, as McEnelly continues to establish himself as one of the best pound-for-pound wrestlers in the country.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A man was killed Friday after being shot at a gas station on the city’s East side.
Cleveland police said they responded to the Sunoco in the 3300 block of E. 93rd St. around 8:30 p.m.
According to police, officers were in the area when they heard gunshots.
When officers arrived at the gas station, they found the victim with gunshot wounds.
Officers immediately began to provide first aid until EMS arrived and transported him to University Hospitals.
Carl Formby, 49, died from his injuries at the hospital.
Officers said they found two firearms and several casings at the scene.
The Cleveland Police Homicide Unit is investigating the incident.
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