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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.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 21, 2023 - 6:08 pm

Lawrence community activists examine need for reparations, local racial equity

by Maya Hodison

Alex Kimball Williams played her baritone ukulele Saturday morning as she sang the protesting lyrics of “Strange Fruit.” Her performance set the scene for a conversation urging the Lawrence community to acknowledge that strides toward racial equity are far from over.

Lawrence news January 19, 2023 - 9:59 am

Lawrence BIPOC-led organizations to host community Racial Unity Event

by Maya Hodison

B.L.A.C.K. Lawrence (Black Literature and Arts Collective of Kansas), the Indigenous Community Center and Sanctuary Alliance are collaborating to lead a Racial Unity Event, featuring a program with a free potluck meal.

Lawrence news June 28, 2022 - 7:34 pm

Lawrence City Commission submits to state law, strikes immigrant protections from sanctuary ordinance

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners approved changes to the city’s sanctuary ordinance on Tuesday, stripping it of some protections for immigrants, to fall in line with state law.

Lawrence news June 14, 2022 - 8:06 pm

Lawrence City Commission delays vote on revisions to sanctuary ordinance, sets special meeting

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence City Commission voted Tuesday to delay action on changes to its sanctuary ordinance that city staff said were necessary to comply with state law. The commission will instead give activists more time to work with the city on changes to the ordinance.

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