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The New Draft Law: Why It’s a Problem & What Can We Do

(US/Pacific)

Starting December 2026, the Selective Service System is authorized to automatically register male US citizens between 18 and 26 years old without their consent for military induction. You're invited to attend an upcoming interactive informational session on the implications of the automatic draft registration. The session will equip leaders with resources and support to organize and defend their community’s right to choose and freedom of conscience and religion in the impending implementation of the new draft law.

What: The New Draft Law: Why It’s a Problem & What Can We Do

Who: Melanie Siaw from Friends Peace Teams and Pablo Dordal from Veterans for Peace

When: Friday, July 24, 2026 from 7PM to 8:30PM

Where: Friends Meetinghouse, 4836 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 The session is hybrid (in-person and on zoom) from 7PM to 8:30PM Eastern and 4PM to 5:30PM Pacific

Email [email protected] to get the zoom link.

The event is supported by the Pittsburgh Friends Meeting Peace and Social Concerns Committee, the Pittsburgh Anti-War Committee, and Friends Peace Teams.