McElree denies using a chokehold and says his actions were meant to protect a student during the February 20 clash.
Second teen sees felony charges dropped in Quakertown protest case
The DA is continuing his review of the police response as the juvenile cases move forward.
Tensions linger, calls for accountability continue at Quakertown council meeting
Outside the meeting, tensions briefly escalated when a demonstrator was confronted by an unidentified man who attempted to grab a megaphone during a protest.
Emails reveal deep divide, new details in lead-up to Quakertown student-police clash
Newly publicized records reveal both heightened concerns before the protest and a deeply divided response in its aftermath.
Quakertown protest cases move forward for most students after court hearings
One teen sees felony charges dropped as others head toward trial in the high-profile protest case.
Charges dropped for one teen as Quakertown protest cases move forward
Juvenile court proceedings continue for other students of “The Quakertown Five” who were tied to the February 20 incident.
Quakertown community divided weeks after controversial protest clash
Residents, students and officials remain split following the February confrontation between teens and police.
McElree supporters circulate petition – Bucks Round-Up – March 6, 2026
The encounter between police and the “Quakertown Five” occurred on February 20 after numerous students staged an anti-ICE walkout.
Friedman resigns from Quakertown Community School District – Bucks Round-Up – March 4, 2026
Assistant superintendent Lisa Hoffman has taken over Friedman’s duties in the interim.
Public comment was dominated by criticism of Scott McElree.