Stand Up. Hold Hands. Defend Democracy.

Join tens of thousands of your fellow Chicago-area citizens as we form a human chain of conscience across Chicagoland in peaceful protest against Trump's illegal and authoritarian actions and the GOP's failure to defend the Constitution.

Hi Fellow Democrats, Join tens of thousands of your fellow Chicago-area citizens on Sunday, May 18 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM as we form a human chain of conscience across Chicagoland in peaceful protest against Trump's illegal and authoritarian actions and the GOP's failure to defend the Constitution. We will line sidewalks along 30 miles from Aurora to Chicago along Ogden Ave, 26th Street and California Ave to Douglass Park. This is a peaceful protest. We will not block streets or businesses along the route. Bring signs, wear black, and make some noise! RSVP for the Protest President Trump has defied court orders and forcibly sent people to a torture dungeon in El Salvador without a hearing or due process. Now he claims he's unable to bring them back. He's ignored court rulings and arrested judges. If he can do this to them, he can do it to anyone. These are the actions of a dictator—not a democratically elected president. Silence is not an option. When leaders cross the line into authoritarianism, it's up to us—the people—to push back. This protest is about more than politics. It's about defending basic human dignity, civil liberties, and the idea that no one is above the law. Bring your family, friends, neighbors, coworkers—anyone who believes in freedom and democracy. Confirmed Sponsors: Democratic Party of DuPage County, Democratic Women of DuPage County (DWDC), Indivisible Batavia Aurora Area, Indivisible DuPage, Indivisible Evanston, Indivisible Illinois, Indivisible Naperville, Indivisible West Suburban Chicago, Lisle Township Democratic Organization, Progressives for Change (Elmhurst), West Suburban Teachers Union Local 571, Winfield Township Democratic Organization, York Township Democratic Organization. And don't forget that this Thursday, May 1 is International Workers' Day: May Day 2025 Rally and March. There are also May Day events in Aurora and Naperville (look for our weekly newsletter tomorrow with more details).  If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe. Paid for by the Democratic Party of DuPage County   The Democratic Party of DuPage County 885 E Geneva Rd. Carol Stream, IL 60188 United States