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LOOK: Protesters fill DIA in outcry against Trump refugee ban

We had some images that didn’t fit in our comprehensive account of the protests at DIA.
Kevin Beaty
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Protests at DIA. Jan. 28, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

We had some images that didn't fit in our comprehensive account of the protests over President Trump's executive order barring certain immigrants and refugees yesterday at DIA, so we're sharing our complete set of images here:

Amal Kassir talks to DIA police Commander Tony Lopez, who tells her that first amendment expression in the airport is prohibited without a permit. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)
They called it "a de faco law firm." 20 lawyers showed up and set up a pop-up, pro-bono law office at DIA. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)
A quad of lawyers respond to texts from family members of people who could be held up in customs at DIA. These parties eventually made it into the country. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)
20 lawyers showed up and set up a pop-up, pro-bono law office on the floor of DIA. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)
Protests at DIA. Jan. 28, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)
Jumoke Emery raises a fist. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)
Quincy Shannon stands in an arm-locked line during protests at DIA. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)
Desiree Winess (left) comforts dismayed Samoah Soulong after a public prayer. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)
Cops and protesters at DIA. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)
Protesters at DIA. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)
Commander Tony Lopez tells praying protesters that they should use a prayer room upstairs. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)
Commander Tony Lopez tells protesters that first amendment expressions without a permit are not allowed at DIA. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)
Colorado Representative Joe Salazar tells protesters at DIA that they could be arrested. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)
Amal Kassir (right to left) speaks with Amy Emery Brown and Jumoke Emery of Black Lives Matter 5280. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)
Protests at DIA. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)
Muslim protesters pray at DIA. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)
Amal Kassir prays during protests at DIA. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)
Denver Police Chief White (left) and Commander Lopez. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)
Denver Police Chief White (right) and Commander Lopez. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)
Amal Kassir speaks to protesters. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)
Roses were the protest symbols of choice at DIA. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)
Protests at DIA. Jan. 28, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)
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