Please join the ACLU of Illinois on Wednesday, September 3rd at 12:00 PM CT for a virtual town hall about the ongoing federal abuse of power and threats from the government to send federal forces and the National Guard into Chicago.

There is no emergency in Chicago that warrants sending federal forces, including National Guard troops, to our streets. This action would undoubtedly put residents of Chicago at risk of being harassed or harmed by federal forces. This abuse of power is not meant to make Chicago any safer, it is simply designed to create fear in our communities. The ACLU stands ready to hold these forces accountable if they seek to block peaceful protest and the free press, engage in racial profiling, or use excessive force.

We know that many of you have questions about these threats. Please join us on September 3rd to hear about what we expect to see in Chicago and what you should know about this development.