Tens of thousands of Latino students helped fuel rallies across the country the week of April 10, 2006 against federal proposals to crack down on immigrants who are in the United States illegally. It was the third week of such rallies, which have put some school officials into politically delicate situations, such as having to decide whether to punish protesters, find ways to keep would-be protesters in school, and clarify policies on community service credits. "This shows our people have a voice," 16-year-old Peter Canales, a junior at High Point High School in Beltsville, Maryland, said during an April 10, 2006 rally in front of the U.S. Capital. He was joined by his mother, an aunt, siblings, and cousins.