FIU Students Reprimanded for Silent Protest Against ICE Presence
Seven Florida International University (FIU) students were reprimanded after a silent protest during an event hosted by FIU President Jeanette Nunez. The students wore "ICE OFF FIU" t-shirts and stood up to silently protest the presence of U.S. Immigration and…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 6, 2026 —
Seven students at Florida International University (FIU) have been reprimanded following a silent protest held during an event attended by FIU President Jeanette Nunez.
The students, who were reportedly wearing “ICE OFF FIU” t-shirts, stood up to silently express their opposition to the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on the university campus.
Following the event, the students stated they received emails from the university. These emails indicated that they had violated a university policy concerning failure to comply with a directive.
However, the students dispute this claim. They assert that no university official ever asked them to cease their protest, stop standing, or move from their positions during the silent demonstration.
The specifics of the university policy cited and the exact nature of the directive that the students are accused of not complying with were not immediately provided.
The incident highlights a point of contention regarding student expression and university policy enforcement. The students maintain their actions constituted a peaceful and silent protest, and they were not given any instructions to stop.
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