Frontlines of Struggle: Chicago Anti-Eviction Campaign

US Human Rights Network Podcast

Frontlines of Struggle is a podcast of the US Human Rights Network (USHRN) that highlights the activities and initiatives of member organizations engaged in campaigns to realize the full implementation of human rights in the United States. This interview highlights the work of the Chicago Anti-Eviction Campaign and features JR Flemming and Toussaint Losier. On Friday July 29 five members of the Chicago Anti-Eviction Campaign (CAEC) were arrested while successfully trying to prevent Luz Smedbron and her sons from being evicted. The single mother had owned her home for over 10 years until injury at work left her on disability. As it is their mission, “to elevate housing to a human right” the CAEC is demanding a moratorium on all economically-based evictions. The group is promising to continue to stand with the people of Chicago, including Ms. Smedbron and her family, until the sheriff heeds their call.