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Sign in Evanston, Ill., demo, Nov. 1, 2025. Photo for N&L by Franklin Dmitryev
Repression and Resistance in Chicago
Join us for an online meeting on Repression and Resistance in Chicago. Panelists will discuss the ICE/CBP occupation of the metropolitan area and what people are doing to stop them and organize mutual aid. The panel of resisters will be followed by open discussion (including but not limited to Q&A), highlighting the actual situation in Chicagoland.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 2
Time: 7 PM Central Time
Speakers:
- Gabe Gonzalez, co-founder of Protect RP, a group of Rogers Parkers committed to protecting their community, especially vulnerable neighbors
- Maria Alejandra Salazar, MDiv, of West Ridge Assemble, formerly undocumented immigrant from Peru, artist and a trained theologian with a background in community organizing and advocacy in Chicagoland
- Franklin Dmitryev, National Organizer of News and Letters Committees
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