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The National Guard -- Chicago

Protest in Chicago

The Coalition Against Trump’s Agenda (CATA) is stating that if the National Guard arrives before 3:00 pm - to meet at the intersection of Michigan Ave and Ida B Wells in Chicago at 5:00 pm. If they arrive after 3:00 pm, then go the next day at 5:00 pm. The location will be Federal Plaza, 219 S Dearborn St., Chicago

REMEMBER - THIS MUST BE A PEACEFUL PROTEST!

Protest in the suburbs

For those who do not or cannot go into Chicago, then let’s show those who are going into the city that we don’t want the National Guard in Chicago. The commuters are not the problem - but we want them to know that there IS a problem and that there is a large, strong suburban community who doesn’t want Chicago militarized.

As soon as the National Guard is deployed, pick a train station in the suburbs. It would be great to have multiple stations covered all the way into the city.

Go in the early morning when commuters are going into the city. You can go in the afternoon or throughout the day - but the biggest number of commuters will be in the morning.

YOU CANNOT STAND ON THE PLATFORMS AND PROTEST.

THIS RESTRICTED PUBLIC PROPERTY FOR SAFETY REASONS.

DO NOT BLOCK COMMUTERS - OR GET IN THERE WAY.

THEY ARE GOING TO WORK AND WE NEED THEM ON OUR SIDE!

STAND ON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS AND GIVE PLENTY OF ROOM AND BE SAFE.

Show your signs.

Don’t engage with those who think National Guard will help Chicago.

Be polite to commuters.

Be safe - stand away from the tracks, of course. And don’t keep commuters from getting onto the train.

BE PEACEFUL. BE CALM. BE SAFE.

Here are some possible signs:

“Troops Out of Chicago!”