A raw, personal conversation with Francis — an LA-based photographer and activist shot three times by LAPD while documenting an ICE protest. This candid interview offers a brutal, first-hand look at the violence aimed at storytellers risking everything to document this dark chapter in American history. Go behind the lens — and into the manufactured chaos.

Plus:

•  Resources – Learn how you can stay involved beyond performative gestures.

•  Action Steps – How to support real policy change vs. virtue signaling.

•  Civic Tools – Connect directly with your representatives:

• Find your U.S. House member: house.gov/find-your-representative

• Lookup federal, state & local officials: usa.gov/elected-officials

• Find California state reps: ca.gov/lookup-my-representatives

•  Support for the injured – If you or someone you know was attacked during a protest, check out the Police Brutality Center for support and legal guidance: policebrutalitycenter.org/resources