Chicago NLG Stands Against Blue Lives Matter Ordinance

On the morning of Monday, August 1, NLG Chicago joined The Bluest Lie Collaborative for a press conference opposing the expansion of Chicago’s hate crimes ordinance to “protect” police officers. The proposed ordinance is a PR stunt by Chicago Police that attempts to paint police as victims of the #BlackLivesMatter movement’s calls for an end to police violence. NLG Chicago rejects this and any other attempt to increase penalties for protesters and others interacting with police officers. If introduced and passed, the ordinance will serve only to repress dissent and further insulate police officers from calls for necessary accountability. NLG Chicago will continue to support all efforts to stop this and similar “Blue Lives Matter” initiatives in Chicago.