Bryson Sam, alongside his siblings, took to the streets of the Navajo Nation capital on January 29, 2025, holding signs in protest of the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts. Sam voiced concerns about the rising backlash faced by Native people in urban areas, particularly after unverified claims linked Navajo citizens to immigration detentions. Protesters also voiced broader concerns regarding racial justice and unity across communities. Navajo leaders have advised tribal members to carry state-issued IDs in light of heightened deportation fears. For more information, visit operationrainbowbridge.com.
