[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E478]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





        HONORING THE STUDENTS AND STAFF OF ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL

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                            HON. ILHAN OMAR

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 2026

  Ms. OMAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the students and staff 
of Minneapolis' Roosevelt High School.
  Earlier this year, Roosevelt became a target of the federal 
government's Operation Metro Surge, in which federal ICE agents 
descended upon the metro area and terrorized the people that call 
Minnesota their home. The students and staff of Roosevelt High School 
demonstrated remarkable bravery in the face of this violence, coming 
together as a community to stand their ground. I am exceptionally proud 
to represent the district that this community calls home.
  Despite the freezing temperatures, students and staff showed up en 
masse to host a walkout from their school, displaying the incredible 
courage and warmth that comes from community. Together, Roosevelt High 
School stood up for their friends, their families, and their community 
in the face of oppression. They served as an inspiration to onlookers 
fighting fascism across the Nation, and as a beacon of hope for 
countless Minnesotans.
  The student journalists of The Roosevelt Standard, the high school's 
newspaper, produced profound work during this time. They covered not 
only the violence of the occupation and the terror that their community 
experienced, but also the important day-to-day news in order to show 
that their lives would continue after the surge. The authors and 
editors remained conscientious in ensuring that the information they 
published was accurate, while still including the personal aspects of 
these stories. These students' work serves as a reminder that the youth 
are our future, and that the future is in good hands.
  The tenacity of the students and staff of Roosevelt High School 
serves as a testament to the power that comes from community and 
solidarity. Their resilience, compassion, and devotion will not be 
forgotten. Please join me in honoring the students and staff of 
Roosevelt High School for their incredible bravery.

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