Mexican flag fuels immigration debate. Mexican flags divisive topic as principal shows his support for student protests

“Reagan High School Principal Robert Pambello was ordered to remove a Mexican flag Wednesday morning that he had hoisted below the U.S. and Texas flags that typically fly in front of his school ”” a symbol he agreed to fly to show support for his predominantly Hispanic student body.

At nearby Hamilton Middle School, a child was asked to wipe off Mexican and U.S. flags painted on his face. Hundreds of other students carried Mexican flags during walkouts Wednesday ”” acts of protest that they vow to continue until Congress rejects legislation that would further restrict immigration.”

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