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ACLU of Hawaii Civil LIberties Symposium Hilo
The ACLUs role is to keep the government honest in its protection of our fundamental freedoms. We want the community to learn and share how each person can be their own best advocate so the government will think twice about violating your rights.
The Symposium will look at government abuse in several areas, promising a day of thought-provoking information and simple steps that you can take that can have a powerful effect on your life and your community.
Three topics will be presented throughout the day. Panelists will share insights on the latest developments, and leave time for audience questions and comments:
1. ALOHA WITHOUT BORDERS: Immigrant's rights, the Trump administration's retrograde attacks on immigration, DACA, refugees. The national landscape, Hawaii's response.
2. SMART JUSTICE: Crime rates are at record lows, but the number of people Hawaii locks up hasnt budged. Our prisons and jails are bursting at the seams, and it makes no one safer. How to fix it? We have some ideas.
3. (NEW) DEFENDING THE CONSTITUTION IN AN ERA OF MASS PROTEST. An open conversation about the First Amendment. Free speech, a free press, the right to assemble. The concept of hate speech and why the ACLU believes government censorship of ideas is dangerous to everyones rights. The limits of 1st Amendment protections, and how we can protect free speech now.
Registration will open at Noon. Light refreshments will be served.
UH HIlo is ADA accessible. Should you require any special accommodation, please notify our office no later than Friday, 9/15 - we will always try to meet requests.
Note: This event is not sponsored by or affiliated with the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
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LocationUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo, Campus Center 301 (View)
200 W. Kawili St.
Hilo, HI 96720
United States
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