The Chicago Alliance
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Chicago Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression, fighting for democratic civilian control of Chicago Police #CPOPNow! CFIST, #FreeThemAll - incarcerated survivors of police torture & wrongful conviction - caarpr.org
"There are some pressing issues facing this commission at this time, like ending pretextual traffic stops, finishing the unfinished work of rooting out organized white supremacy from within the police department, and facing down the repression being doled out by the Trump regime.
October 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM
"There are some pressing issues facing this commission at this time, like ending pretextual traffic stops, finishing the unfinished work of rooting out organized white supremacy from within the police department, and facing down the repression being doled out by the Trump regime.
Read our latest statement on the selection of the next CCPSA president.
October 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Read our latest statement on the selection of the next CCPSA president.
CALLS NEEDED to demand Gov. Pritzker move on clemency petitions collecting dust on his desk. Alonzo Franklin is just one of 100s of wrongfully convicted petitioners waiting for the governor to make a ruling.
September 23, 2025 at 11:36 PM
CALLS NEEDED to demand Gov. Pritzker move on clemency petitions collecting dust on his desk. Alonzo Franklin is just one of 100s of wrongfully convicted petitioners waiting for the governor to make a ruling.
But the point I want to make is about their use of the same tactics and strategies for creating a moral and political climate conducive to political terrorism.
September 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
But the point I want to make is about their use of the same tactics and strategies for creating a moral and political climate conducive to political terrorism.
"Historically the only thing I think that we can compare this with is the burning of the Reichstag in Germany right before Hitler took power. That is not to say that I think that the fascist movement in Germany and the Trump-led movement in the United States are historical twins.
September 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
"Historically the only thing I think that we can compare this with is the burning of the Reichstag in Germany right before Hitler took power. That is not to say that I think that the fascist movement in Germany and the Trump-led movement in the United States are historical twins.
Please read and share Frank Chapman's latest statement from the Chicago Alliance on how the enemies of our movement are using the Kirk assassination.
September 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Please read and share Frank Chapman's latest statement from the Chicago Alliance on how the enemies of our movement are using the Kirk assassination.
🚨 JOIN US as we pack the court room to support Rico Clark! ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽
When: 9:30 a.m. Friday Sep 5
Where: Leighton Criminal Courthouse, 2650 S California (room 305)
➡️ RSVP: Jasmine Smith: (773) 495-2993 ⬅️
When: 9:30 a.m. Friday Sep 5
Where: Leighton Criminal Courthouse, 2650 S California (room 305)
➡️ RSVP: Jasmine Smith: (773) 495-2993 ⬅️
August 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
🚨 JOIN US as we pack the court room to support Rico Clark! ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽
When: 9:30 a.m. Friday Sep 5
Where: Leighton Criminal Courthouse, 2650 S California (room 305)
➡️ RSVP: Jasmine Smith: (773) 495-2993 ⬅️
When: 9:30 a.m. Friday Sep 5
Where: Leighton Criminal Courthouse, 2650 S California (room 305)
➡️ RSVP: Jasmine Smith: (773) 495-2993 ⬅️
Read our statement in response to Trump’s threats to send in Federal Troops to Chicago.
August 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Read our statement in response to Trump’s threats to send in Federal Troops to Chicago.
CLOSE THE BROADVIEW ICE FACILITY! Join us on Sunday, August 31st at 12pm for a march and rally at the ICE Facility in Broadview! We will be gathering to let ICE know that wherever they operate, there will be opposition to their criminal organization.
August 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
CLOSE THE BROADVIEW ICE FACILITY! Join us on Sunday, August 31st at 12pm for a march and rally at the ICE Facility in Broadview! We will be gathering to let ICE know that wherever they operate, there will be opposition to their criminal organization.
🚨EMERGENCY ACTION 🚨
JOIN US THIS THURSDAY, 8/14, 5:30p in Federal Plaza! We are coming together to fight back against Trump deploying the National Guard in D.C. This attack against the people paves the way for Martial Law and will expose our communities to advanced, militarized, racist policing.
JOIN US THIS THURSDAY, 8/14, 5:30p in Federal Plaza! We are coming together to fight back against Trump deploying the National Guard in D.C. This attack against the people paves the way for Martial Law and will expose our communities to advanced, militarized, racist policing.
August 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
🚨EMERGENCY ACTION 🚨
JOIN US THIS THURSDAY, 8/14, 5:30p in Federal Plaza! We are coming together to fight back against Trump deploying the National Guard in D.C. This attack against the people paves the way for Martial Law and will expose our communities to advanced, militarized, racist policing.
JOIN US THIS THURSDAY, 8/14, 5:30p in Federal Plaza! We are coming together to fight back against Trump deploying the National Guard in D.C. This attack against the people paves the way for Martial Law and will expose our communities to advanced, militarized, racist policing.
JOIN US this Thursday 7/31 at 6pm on Zoom! Get involved in the Campaign to Free Incarcerated Survivors of Police Torture!
July 30, 2025 at 11:35 PM
JOIN US this Thursday 7/31 at 6pm on Zoom! Get involved in the Campaign to Free Incarcerated Survivors of Police Torture!
Thank you for everyone who has donated to our fundraising campaign! As the summer and our field operations heat up, donations go a long way to support our work and everything involved in grassroots organizing. Please continue to share and donate if you can!
July 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Thank you for everyone who has donated to our fundraising campaign! As the summer and our field operations heat up, donations go a long way to support our work and everything involved in grassroots organizing. Please continue to share and donate if you can!
Today, we held a press conference to demand Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen Burke O’Neill and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul use their authority to protect our loved ones.
July 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Today, we held a press conference to demand Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen Burke O’Neill and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul use their authority to protect our loved ones.
The Broadview facility has become a tool in the Trump Administration’s attacks against immigrants and the working class. Following Trump’s success in passing his budget bill, advocates worry that conditions at Broadview will worsen as ICE increases detentions.
July 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The Broadview facility has become a tool in the Trump Administration’s attacks against immigrants and the working class. Following Trump’s success in passing his budget bill, advocates worry that conditions at Broadview will worsen as ICE increases detentions.
EMAILS NEEDED to tell Eileen Burke and Kwame Raoul to SHUT DOWN BROADVIEW! Use the link caarpr.org/irwc to send an email and support immigrants in Illinois!
July 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM
EMAILS NEEDED to tell Eileen Burke and Kwame Raoul to SHUT DOWN BROADVIEW! Use the link caarpr.org/irwc to send an email and support immigrants in Illinois!
On Tuesday, the Immigrant Rights Working Committee of the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression will hold a press conference to announce its campaign to close the Broadview ICE Staging Facility, which is being used as a de facto detention center.
July 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
On Tuesday, the Immigrant Rights Working Committee of the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression will hold a press conference to announce its campaign to close the Broadview ICE Staging Facility, which is being used as a de facto detention center.
As we continue the struggle against police crimes and increased political repression and violence by the reactionary racist right and powers that be, we call upon the people to join the movement and get in where they fit in.
July 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
As we continue the struggle against police crimes and increased political repression and violence by the reactionary racist right and powers that be, we call upon the people to join the movement and get in where they fit in.
We are 55% of the way to our fundraising goal of $5K!
Thank you to everyone who has donated and shared!
Support the work of CAARPR as we continue fighting
for justice and an end to police crimes.
Any amount helps!
www.caarpr.org/fundraising
Thank you to everyone who has donated and shared!
Support the work of CAARPR as we continue fighting
for justice and an end to police crimes.
Any amount helps!
www.caarpr.org/fundraising
July 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
We are 55% of the way to our fundraising goal of $5K!
Thank you to everyone who has donated and shared!
Support the work of CAARPR as we continue fighting
for justice and an end to police crimes.
Any amount helps!
www.caarpr.org/fundraising
Thank you to everyone who has donated and shared!
Support the work of CAARPR as we continue fighting
for justice and an end to police crimes.
Any amount helps!
www.caarpr.org/fundraising
A Call to the Movement:
Defend our gains won through struggle, and defend the elected officials who ally with us
Read the full statement at: www.caarpr.org/statements/2...
Defend our gains won through struggle, and defend the elected officials who ally with us
Read the full statement at: www.caarpr.org/statements/2...
July 10, 2025 at 12:32 AM
A Call to the Movement:
Defend our gains won through struggle, and defend the elected officials who ally with us
Read the full statement at: www.caarpr.org/statements/2...
Defend our gains won through struggle, and defend the elected officials who ally with us
Read the full statement at: www.caarpr.org/statements/2...
JOIN US this Thursday 7/3 at 6pm on Zoom! Get involved in the Campaign to Free Incarcerated Survivors of Police Torture!
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July 1, 2025 at 10:52 PM
JOIN US this Thursday 7/3 at 6pm on Zoom! Get involved in the Campaign to Free Incarcerated Survivors of Police Torture!
Bit.ly/cfistmeet
Bit.ly/cfistmeet
Thank you for everyone who has donated to our fundraising campaign! As the summer and our field operations heat up, donations go a long way to support our work engaging with the community and helping cover costs of printing, canvassing, and everything involved in grassroots organizing.
June 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Thank you for everyone who has donated to our fundraising campaign! As the summer and our field operations heat up, donations go a long way to support our work engaging with the community and helping cover costs of printing, canvassing, and everything involved in grassroots organizing.
Fundraiser update: We’ve passed $2K! Thank you everyone who has donated and shared our fundraiser! We have passed our initial goal, and are continuing our fundraising efforts as our field operations in the community heat up this summer.
caarpr.org/fundraising
caarpr.org/fundraising
June 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Fundraiser update: We’ve passed $2K! Thank you everyone who has donated and shared our fundraiser! We have passed our initial goal, and are continuing our fundraising efforts as our field operations in the community heat up this summer.
caarpr.org/fundraising
caarpr.org/fundraising
As of this evening, it is confirmed that Trump ordered three direct attacks on military sites in Iran. Please join us at an emergency mobilization called for by @antiwarchicago and @uspcn on Monday, June 23 at 5 p.m. in Federal Plaza. See you there!
June 22, 2025 at 2:38 AM
As of this evening, it is confirmed that Trump ordered three direct attacks on military sites in Iran. Please join us at an emergency mobilization called for by @antiwarchicago and @uspcn on Monday, June 23 at 5 p.m. in Federal Plaza. See you there!