Legalizing BDS in Illinois, and Getting Back to NEUTRAL

Legalizing BDS in Illinois, and Getting Back to NEUTRAL

Legalizing BDS in Illinois, and Getting Back to NEUTRAL

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Many members of the Illinois legislature have asserted that our state’s governing body should have a neutral position in international affairs. However, in 2015, Illinois legislators sought to silence supporters of Palestinian rights by passing SB 1761/ Public Act 099-0128, the Anti Boycott Divestment Sanctions Bill. This law makes Israel the ONLY nation that our state insulates from boycott, divestment, and sanctions – a legitimate and constitutionally-protected strategy of nonviolent protest. With this law, Illinois can punish companies that take a stand against human rights violations by Israel, and can forbid pension funds from making “human rights-based investment decisions.” 

Gather with us on February 15th from 3-4 pm at Lake Street Church in Evanston to learn more about Illinois’ anti-BDS measures, and the tangible actions you can take to overturn them and get Illinois back to neutral! Co-sponsored by: Chicago Area Peace Action, Evanston Ceasefire, Illinois Coalition for Human Rights (ICHR), and Lake Street Church Peace & Justice Committee. This event is free, invite a friend or neighbor — and we’ll have snacks!. Be sure to register! 

WHEN: Saturday, February 15th, 2025 from 3-4 pm (Doors open at 2:45pm)

📍WHERE: Lake Street Church, MacLeish Hall, 1450 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 (enter the door on the north side of the courtyard)

**FREE EVENT – REGISTRATION REQUIRED – light snacks provided – street parking available**

To register for this event please visit the following URL: https://secure.everyaction.com/_Q_LOnaCI06iSISBsDZQCQ2 →

 

Date And Time

2025-02-15 @ 03:00 PM to
2025-02-15 @ 04:00 PM

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