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SUMMARY:Militarization of Our Communities: What Business Can Do in Response
DESCRIPTION:Business Briefing on Federal Deployments: Know Your Rights and Options \nCharlotte\, Portland\, Washington\, D.C.\, Los Angeles\, Memphis\, Chicago….\nIs Your Community Next? \nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on December 11th\, 2025\, at 12 PM EST\, for a live\, virtual briefing co-hosted by American Sustainable Business Network\, West Philadelphia Corridor Collaborative\, The Horizons Project\, National Security Leaders for America\, Secure Growth Initiative\, and the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce\, to help business leaders understand the economic and rule of law implications of National Guard deployment and Border Control & ICE actions in their communities. Such activities have a negative impact on a city’s economic vitality and residents’ sense of security. The Posse Comitatus Act generally prohibits the military from engaging in civilian law enforcement\, with few exceptions. \nThis briefing will provide non-partisan facts and offer insights into how businesses can respond. Speakers include former military leaders experienced in civil-military affairs\, business leaders\, and attorneys. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nThe legal authorities under which National Guard troops can be deployed.\nWhat business leaders can expect during a deployment.\nEconomic impacts on businesses of militarizing our cities and communities.\nLegal options for businesses to respond to ICE actions\, including how to protect your workforce.\nStatus of federal and state lawsuits challenging Guard deployments and ICE activities.\n\nSpeakers: \n\nSteven Dyme\, CEO\, Flowers for Dreams (Chicago)\nChristopher Purdy\, President\, The Chamberlain Network\, former Army National Guard\nDaniel Schwartz\, Advisor\, National Security Leaders for America\, Senior Counsel\, BCLP LLP and former general counsel at the National Security Agency\nJonathan Grode\, Managing Partner\, Immigration\, Green & Spiegel LLP\n\nREGISTER
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