A father in Washington was outraged after discovering that his son’s middle school had taken students to an ICE protest. He has since addressed the school board, sharply criticizing those responsible for the decision.
The moment was shared on TikTok by Vance Glaw, who said he unexpectedly learned that his 14-year-old son’s school, Cascade Middle School, had taken him and his classmates to an ICE protest. According to Glaw, he received no prior notice and had not given his consent.
As previously announced, the Washington father appeared before the school board. Dressed in a suit, Glaw did not mince words, stating, “It used to be political. Now it’s personal.”
Glaw said his “stomach dropped” when he learned his son was at an ICE protest. He recalled a previous incident near the middle school in which two children were killed. In his view, taking students to an ICE protest amid the current political climate surrounding immigration was negligent and put them at risk.
“I have the right to know where my child goes,” he said. “That was taken from me. I was not given notice; I was not given an email; I was not given a call.”
Glaw said someone would be held accountable, pointing to a local principal who had been fired over a similar incident. He also said he planned to sue the school district to defend parents’ rights.
“I had an hour’s worth of things to say, but today I’m going to condense it into two minutes because you didn’t give me enough time,” the Washington father concluded. “But I will be at every school board meeting to continue saying what I came here to say today.”
Many attendees applauded Glaw’s remarks during the school board meeting, while some noted that others in the room rolled their eyes. For supporters, it was a clear victory.
Internet Supports Father Over Son’s Nonconsensual ICE Protest
“Don’t give up and take us along this journey. We support you all the way!” one user commented. Another wrote, “Well said, sir. You will win this lawsuit.” A third netizen added, “You did great, and you made your main concern heard: your child’s safety.”
Glaw is currently raising funds to cover his legal expenses and help relocate himself and his son. He says they have both received threats since he posted his first video denouncing the incident.
