ACLU of Alaska holds bystander training in Juneau amid uptick in immigration enforcement nationwide
By Yvonne Krumrey
Published on March 25, 2026.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska (ACLU) held training sessions in Juneau to help residents prepare for immigration enforcement actions. The sessions were part of a "Know Your Rights" session at the University of Alaska Southeast, where ACLU Alaska Executive Director Mara Kimmel explained the legal nuances of immigration enforcement. The trainings were held in partnership with community organization Haa Tóoch Lichéesh Coalition. They emphasized the importance of bystander intervention and the need for businesses to include a written policy regarding immigration entry. Kimmel also highlighted the potential for detentions of individuals who hide or aid those resisting federal agents, and suggested that public events could be targeted by immigration officials.
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