The 2016 Election - Protecting the Rule of Law

Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, 130 S.Ct. 876 (2010), opened the door to unlimited corporate influence on voting.Shelby County v. Holder, 133 S.Ct. 2612 (2013), removed essential protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.Yet, the Right to Vote is referenced five times in the U.S. Constitution.

Join the Civil Rights & Social Justice Section and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice:

11a.m.-12:30 p.m.: PANEL DISCUSSION
Current issues impacting the 2016 election, including voter intimidation and Rule of Law concerns raised by the 2016 Presidential campaign.

• Quentin Palfrey, Esq., MA State Counsel for Clinton-Kaine campaign
• Rahsaan D. Hall, Esq., Director, Racial Justice Program, ACLU
• Sophia Hall, Esq., Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice
• Michelle Keith, Esq., Program Chair/Moderator

1-3 p.m.: TRAINING
Volunteer on Election Day to ensure that all eligible voters can cast their ballots and have their vote counted.

Join us and learn more about election law and help protect the right to vote.