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Meeting

Our speaker will be Jawhara Qutiefan of the Ohio Legislative Strategy Group and Ohio Statewide Divest Coalition. 

Ohio lawmakers are moving quickly on SB 87, a bill that would attach the IHRA definition of antisemitism to Ohio’s ethnic intimidation statute. This definition was never meant to be legally binding and is vague and political, blurring the line between antisemitism and criticism of Israel. Because ethnic intimidation is a felony, SB 87 creates a real risk that protected speech including criticism of the Israeli government could be treated as criminal conduct.

Join CRIS for an evening of reflection, hope, and action. Come hear the latest on immigration and refugee resettlement as we spotlight the people and partnerships that continue to make welcome possible in our community. We will look honestly at the moment we are in and the actions we can take to make it better. Whether you are a long-time friend of CRIS or new to our work and mission, please join us!

No ticket or RSVP is required. This is a drop-in event, so stop by anytime between 5:30-7:30 PM.

Join this Columbus, Ohio in person training from States at the Core on effectively protecting your neighborhoods from federal enforcement incursions. ICE Watch and other rapid response tactics are key strategies being used by people across the country to protect their communities against aggressive activity from federal law enforcement agencies like ICE and Border Patrol. Whether or not you are part of an established community response network, this training will share important skills for building neighborhood resilience, documenting ICE activity, and supporting neighbors.

Tired of your rent skyrocketing? Worried you’ll never be able to afford a home? We’ve got a plan!

Join us February 11th, 2026 at 7pm for a Zoom meeting hosted by Evict Private Equity Columbus—a community-driven effort to take our neighborhoods back from Wall Street and billionaires.

We’ll break down how private equity firms and corporate landlords are inflating rents and home prices, pushing families out, and reshaping the Columbus housing market for their profit.