Texas Students Protest ICE Raids as August Apprehensions Hit 51,000

Students in Pflugerville, Texas, protested against ICE enforcement tactics amid a reported surge in undocumented apprehensions (nearly 51,000 in August 2026 per DHS). The protest reflects growing domestic opposition to immigration enforcement, but the scale and impact of the raids remain partially unverified. This signals potential political friction over immigration policy, though market impact is indirect.