Protests and violence has ravaged India ever since the passing of the Citizenship Amendment Act in early 2019, with no indication of stopping anytime soon. The contentious bill restricts the acquisition of citizenships of Muslims from neighboring countries, a move from the ruling BJP government has made to “protect religious minorities.” However, critics have called it a right-wing act intended for religious persecution. To break down this complicated issue, join us and Professor Aseema Sinha in a discussion on what these legislative acts and protests mean for India’s democratic present and future, as well as how we can understand student and women’s participation in the protests. Professor Sinha is an alum of Jawaharlal University, one of the hubs of student protest, and has a unique perspective that we hope will engage all who attend.