Kansas ‘Halo Act’ law restricts how close ICE, local law enforcement can be videotaped
KMBC examines Kansas’ new HALO Act, which can require members of the public to remain at least 25 feet from police, ICE agents and other first responders during active operations. Supporters frame the law as a safety measure, while civil-liberties and press advocates warn it could restrict the public’s ability to document law-enforcement activity and […]
The ICE debate Part 2: Use of force Force & Oversight: State vs Federal Authority
In this YouTube video, Rekha Sharma-Crawford addresses key questions shaping today’s immigration enforcement debate—highlighting accountability, legal boundaries, and the human impact behind headlines.
ICE brings ‘volatile’ activity to KC area. What to know & how to stay safe
A Kansas City Star report warns of more aggressive and “volatile” ICE enforcement in the Kansas City region—highlighting a sharp rise in detention counts, increased activity around immigration courts, and the rapid spread of 287(g) agreements that expand local agencies’ role in civil immigration arrests. Immigration attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford urges preparation now, sharing practical “know […]
Approached about your immigration status? Know your rights. (source: KCTV5)
Facing questions about your immigration status? A recent incident at El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Liberty, Missouri, highlights the importance of knowing your Constitutional rights during encounters with Homeland Security agents. The report details how agents conducted a worksite enforcement check that led to the removal of employees and outlines practical do’s and don’ts for […]
Approached about your immigration status? Know your rights.
After a local Homeland Security encounter at a Liberty, Missouri restaurant, KCTV5 published a practical Know Your Rights guide—featuring immigration attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford—covering what to do if approached about immigration status, what questions to ask, and why warrants matter before entry into a home. Read the full KCTV5 guide →
What to prepare for under President Trump/ Que esperar bajo el Presidente Trump
Know Your Rights in Case of an ICE Raid / Conozca sus derechos en caso de una redada de ICE
Under the direction of President Trump’s Administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reportedly plans to direct immigration officers to arrest and detain undocumented individuals throughout the U.S. Under the administration’s executive orders, many undocumented individuals could be considered priorities for arrest and detention. There are already reports of increased arrests and activity by ICE. Individuals […]
Know Your Rights in Case of an ICE Raid in Your Home / Conozca sus derechos en caso de una redada de ICE en su casa
Numerous news outlets are reporting that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), under the direction of the Obama Administration, plans to round up and swiftly deport adults and children, mainly from Central America, who were ordered deported any time after January 1, 2014, and who have remained in the U.S. ICE reportedly plans to start the […]