Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostProtestors gather for a rally in response to the arrests of local activists at The Colorado State Capital on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.
Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostDarian Michel, center, stands beside Kauwela Gomez as they chant during a rally in response to the arrests of local activists outside of The Van Cise-Simonet Detention Center on Colfax on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. Michel and Gomez were shopping at 16th Street Mall when they decided to join the other demonstrators.
Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostTwo protestors, who declined to provide their names, stand guard outside of the group who gathered for a rally in response to the arrests of local activists at The Colorado State Capital on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.
Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostActivist Terrance Roberts speaks to a crowd of people gathered outside of The Van Cise-Simonet Detention Center on Colfax during a rally in response to the arrests of local activists at The Colorado State Capital on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.
Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostHundreds march in front of The Van Cise-Simonet Detention Center on Colfax during a rally in response to the arrests of local activists Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.
Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostA rose is placed on the fence that surrounds the perimeter of The Van Cise-Simonet Detention Center on Colfax during a rally in response to the arrests of local activists at The Colorado State Capital on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.
Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostShoppers stop to watch as protests march down 16th Street Mall during a rally in response to the arrests of local activists at The Colorado State Capital on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.
Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostShoppers stop to watch as protests march down 16th Street Mall during a rally in response to the arrests of local activists at The Colorado State Capital on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.
Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostHundreds march the streets of downtown Denver during a rally in response to the arrests of local activists at The Colorado State Capital on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.
Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostPolice officers secure the perimeter of The Van Cise-Simonet Detention Center on Colfax as protestors take to the street during a rally in response to the arrests of local activists that began at The Colorado State Capital on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.
Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostProtestors walk down 16th Street Mall as part of a rally in response to the arrests of local activists at The Colorado State Capital on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.
Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostMembers of the Party for Socialism and Liberation stand in solidarity during a rally in response to the arrests of local activists at The Colorado State Capital on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.
Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostHundreds gather for a rally in response to the arrests of local activists at The Colorado State Capital on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.
Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostMembers of The Party for Socialism and Liberation lead a rally in response to the arrests of local activists that began at The Colorado State Capital and led to a march in the streets of downtown Denver on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.
Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostSheneen McClain, center, holds her fist in the air as her attorney Mari Newman, left, speaks during a rally in response to the arrests of local activists at The Colorado State Capital on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.
Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostJolene Manzanares, 7, holds her father David's hand during a rally in response to the arrests of local activists at The Colorado State Capital on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.
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Protestors gather for a rally in response to the arrests of local activists at The Colorado State Capital on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.
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Hundreds gather for a rally in response to the arrests of six local activists at The Colorado State Capital on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. The rally began at the Colorado State Capital and they marched through the streets of downtown Denver.