CHICAGO — To equip residents, businesses and families with the information, tools and collective strategies needed to respond to federal immigration tactics, State Senator Robert Peters is joining South Side electeds and community organizations at a solidarity training Saturday.

“No matter your status, you have rights in Illinois,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “From asking questions to when to stay silent, knowing your rights can protect you if approached by ICE.”

The training will be Saturday, Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, located at 5480 S. Kenwood Ave., Chicago, IL 60615. Peters will co-host the event in collaboration with State Representative Kam Buckner, State Representative Kimberly Dubuclet, 4th Ward Alderman Lamont J. Robinson, 5th Ward Alderman Desmon Yancy, Illinois ACLU and the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. The neighbors of the Kenwood-Hyde Park-Woodlawn Rapid Response will also assist with community building initiatives at the event.

“I encourage everyone to attend our training to understand your rights, create a family preparedness plan and connect with local rapid response teams,” said Peters. “We must stand together and protect one another during these unprecedented times of federal overreach.” 

Residents of Hyde Park, East Side, Kenwood, South Chicago, South Shore, South Loop and Streeterville are encouraged to register for the training.