Why “just comply” is terrible advice

Know your rights. Exercise them when you feel the time is appropriate.

While it may seem like sound advice, just going along with ICE, not arguing, or asserting your rights to remain “safe,” is the worst path. This normalizes giving up your rights; it does not reduce harm.

This YouTube video makes the point clearly, calmly, and repeatedly. Everyone needs to make their own risk assessments, but promoting blanket obedience to…