What kind of town does Layla live in, and how is her town bearing up under the new policies?

Layla thought that her liberal college town would be protected, but riot police with tear gas suppressed the students’ protests, and now many people are getting on board with the restrictions against Muslims. Layla runs into Mrs. Brown, who owns the candy store, and she is bringing Layla's father’s book to the burning; another neighbor threatens to catch Layla for violating the curfew.