Even when people’s rights are ignored, understanding the law can keep protesters engaged
- Written by Heidi Reynolds-Stenson, Associate Professor of Sociology, Criminology and Anthropology, Colorado State University Pueblo
A group of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protesters march in downtown Minneapolis on Jan. 27, 2026. Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty ImagesThere’s been a rise of know-your-rightstraining sessions in response to the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement tactics. This has included local public officials and...
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