As federal immigration enforcement expands and accountability falters, journalists and citizens share a duty to document this moment.

 Via Poynter

January 16, 2026

Perilous times call for the participation of all --click for full article

“The public should assume responsibility for creating an accurate record of what’s happening. It’s a big job that requires participation from all of civil society, including the local press, religious and community groups, librarians and teachers. Everyone. In every city. This is not an act of protest. It is record-keeping. There will come a time when people will want to know what it was like to be here, now. What was it like to work in a food truck or at a Home Depot when federal agents showed up? What was it like to be randomly stopped or followed on the sidewalk while walking home from a store? What’s it like for Native Americans to be accused by ICE of being undocumented?”

More: This moment will be defined by what we choose to record