Civil Rights & Civil Liberties in Arizona over the Past 100 Years
When the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) was founded in Arizona in 1959, there were laws prohibiting people of different races from marrying and banning the distribution of birth control information. The ACLU of Arizona has led the fight to expand civil rights and liberties throughout much of Arizona’s history. Through historic court decisions and important legislation, the ACLU helped secure due process of law, equal protection, and religious freedom in Arizona.
Former judges, academic historians and elected officials from the City of Tucson will gather on February 12th to look back on the expansion of civil rights and liberties in Arizona over the past 100 years.
Panelists include: University of Arizona Law School Dean Emeritus Charles E. Ares, Retired Arizona Chief Justice Stanley Feldman, Former Tucson Mayor George Miller and ACLU of Arizona Founding Board Member Cornelius Steelink.
2PM to 4PM
Scottish Rite Cathedral
To RSVP and for sign language interpretation, captioning, or other accommodations, please contact Addy Bareiss at 602-773-6015 or rsvp@acluaz.org. Providing 72 hours notice will help to ensure availability.
This event is wheelchair accessible, free and open to the public.