Emerging Threat to Democracy: Know Your Rights as an Activist

Saturday, May 3, 2025
10:30 AM  12:00 PM
LWV Chicago Offices
17 North State Street, Suite 1740Chicago, IL, 60602United States 

Federal authorities are not only targeting international students for their activism but are now increasingly going after U.S. citizens as well—especially those engaged in political and social justice work. The recent revocation of student visas for speaking out is a direct attack on free speech and the rights of all Americans to organize and protest. This is a dangerous precedent that threatens the very core of our democracy, where every person must be free to express their views without fear of retaliation. Come join us to learn from experts on how we can protect ourselves.