In this The Gateway Pundit article, backlash is mounting after a Florida teachers union press conference suggested that student protests against ICE enforcement are “required,” sparking accusations that unions are pushing political activism in public schools.
- The Florida Education Association (FEA) hosted a February 2026 event where activist Zander Moricz defended student walkouts opposing immigration enforcement.
- Moricz argued that students retain First Amendment rights on campus and framed protests as a justified response to federal immigration actions.
- Critics say the union is encouraging minors to engage in partisan activism rather than focusing on academics.
- Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas condemned the remarks, accusing teacher unions of using children as political pawns.
- State officials signaled that disciplinary consequences could follow if protests disrupt school operations.
- The article characterizes the situation as part of a broader pattern of left-leaning activism within teachers unions nationwide.
- Social media reactions included calls for accountability and renewed debate over whether public schools are becoming vehicles for ideological advocacy.
Read the full story: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/02/outrage-after-florida-teachers-union-says-children-protesting/
