Canadian gender ideology-critical activist Chris Elston—known on social media as “Billboard Chris”—was arrested Thursday, together with Lois McLatchie from Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), for peacefully and quietly holding signs inviting conversations about gender identity in the heart of Brussels.
.@BillboardChris and @LoisMcLatch have since been arrested in the “heart of Europe.”
Free speech is on its deathbed in Brussels. https://t.co/icSqwrDrxQ
— The European Conservative (@EuroConOfficial) June 5, 2025
Dr. Calum Miller, McLatchie’s husband, posted on X saying he was unable to get a hold of his wife, adding, “Free speech in Europe is DEAD.”
My wife has been ARRESTED in Belgium simply for holding a sign saying “Children are never born in the wrong body” and having conversations about gender in a public place.
I cannot get hold of her.
PLEASE RT this and send to everyone you know.
Free speech in Europe is DEAD. https://t.co/DX9TpNN3Mw
— Dr. Calum Miller (@DrCalumMiller) June 5, 2025
At time of writing, the two had been released:
Just got out of jail. We’re good. I’ll have updates soon.@LoisMcLatch
— Billboard Chris 🌎 (@BillboardChris) June 5, 2025
