"The First Amendment to me means that you are able to voice your opinion without any restrictions, said Naithik Viswajith, a freshman at Santa Clara High. (But) there has recently been lots of violence this has made a lot of people scared to voice them."
"We're seeing many warning signs and early beginning stages of fascism, which has been taught to us in World History, said Catheleen Chirinos, a Santa Clara High junior."
"ICE cannot infringe on those rights, yet mistakes like detaining a legal veteran show policies need revision. It's abhorrent, said Nguyen."
"We are a country built on immigrants, Nelson said. Can we even call ourselves the melting pot' if we cut"
A random Mosaic survey of nearly 20 South Bay students found most believe democracy in the U.S. faces threats from censorship, political polarization, and government overreach. Many teens reported frustration that their voices are not being heard and that recent violence has made people afraid to speak. Respondents cited fears about unchecked government power, ICE immigrant raids, and intense partisan division. Teens connected classroom lessons to current concerns, warning of early signs of fascism. The survey asked about free speech, immigration crackdowns and the upcoming California election, and showed rising political awareness among youths.
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