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https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Flaw-gwu-edu.zoom.us%2Fj%2F91766339655%3Fpwd%3Dci9Za04wMFVIZjgraVNkYXFyblZ0QT09Virtual Symposium sponsored by The American Constitution Society, The Black Law Student Association, and the ACLU
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Join GW distinguished faculty as they discuss race as it impacts voting through a multi-disciplinary lens
Featuring:
Professor Eric Arensen, History: History of Voting Policy
Professor Erin Chapman, History: African-American's Fight for the Vote
Professor Fran Buntman, Sociology: Criminalization & Voter Suppression
Professor Spencer Overton, Law: Voter Suppression via Social Media
Professor Stephen Pershing, Law: Cases & States to Watch in 2020
Friday event details:
On the Ground 2020: Voting Rights Rundown
Friday, 10/9 2:00-1:00 EST
Hear from voting rights advocates to protect the right to vote 2020: Re-enfranchisement of incarcerated previously-incarcerated individuals and litigation surrounding access to the polls in light of COVID-19.
John Paul Taylor, Voting Rights Restoration Field Director, Southern Poverty Law Center
Jonathan Diaz, Legal Counsel, Campaign Legal Center
Cecilia Aguilera, Legal Counsel, Fair Elections Center