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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life January 11, 2026 - 3:20 pm

Lawrence protesters speak out against fatal ICE shooting, immigration policy

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Peaceful protesters congregated Sunday afternoon in downtown Lawrence to denounce American immigration policy, prior to and during the Trump administration, in the wake of an ICE agent fatally shooting a woman in Minneapolis.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 8, 2026 - 9:47 am

Sanctuary Alliance to hold solidarity demonstration in downtown Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Sanctuary Alliance will hold a solidarity demonstration Sunday in downtown Lawrence in the wake of an ICE officer’s fatal shooting of a woman in Minnesota Wednesday morning.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Food November 11, 2025 - 5:47 pm

Where to get free meals this week in Lawrence

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Groups throughout Lawrence are offering free meals amid the ongoing uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 30, 2025 - 1:51 pm

Lawrence immigration advocacy organizations to host community training

by Lawrence Times

Sanctuary Alliance and Somos Lawrence will host a training and educational session to prepare community members in the case of federal immigration enforcement activity in Lawrence.

Arts & Events July 1, 2025 - 5:26 pm

Lawrence artist hosts sticker sale fundraiser for immigrants needing legal help in Kansas

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A Lawrence artist has organized an online sticker sale to raise funds to help immigrants and families impacted by ICE activity in Kansas.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 21, 2025 - 4:05 pm

Several Lawrence groups to gather for event focused on community advocacy, action

by Lawrence Times

A local civic engagement organization is leading “an evening of connection, conversation, and community power-building,” coming up Tuesday.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 15, 2025 - 10:44 am

Immigration 101 speakers encourage Lawrence residents to be informed on policy, advocate for immigrant neighbors

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Advocates with two local organizations on Saturday called on Lawrence residents to amplify and uphold the rights of their undocumented immigrant neighbors.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life June 9, 2025 - 3:29 pm

Info session will update Lawrencians on local and national immigration policy

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

In the face of uncertainty surrounding changes in immigration enforcement, two local groups are coming together to host an educational session featuring the most current local and national information on immigration.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 22, 2025 - 4:50 pm

Lawrence immigration advocate says know your rights

by Maya Hodison

Trump has promised to deport undocumented immigrants and others en masse. Knowledge is power amid fear and uncertainty, a Lawrence immigration advocate says.

Community Voices May 11, 2024 - 8:16 pm

Sanctuary Alliance: Lawrence police actions against student protesters raise deep concerns (Column)

by Sanctuary Alliance - Lawrence, KS

”We ask you to formally address your actions and reasoning for both events and refuse to answer any future mutual aid calls from KU police for any action of peaceful protest on the KU campus,” Sanctuary Alliance – Lawrence, KS writes to Lawrence police.

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