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Preserving American Justice in Times of Economic Crisis and Controversy

Date:
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Time:
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Type:
Speaker
Organizer/Author:
Location Details:
The Commonwealth Club of California
595 Market Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco 94105

Preserving American Justice in Times of Economic Crisis and Controversy

H. Thomas Wells Jr., President, American Bar Association

What can we do to ensure our courts and judges are viewed as the gold standard for fairness? How will impending decisions on habeas corpus and due process at Guantanamo Bay shape the political landscape? Wells, noted for his outspoken concern regarding judicial independence, will explore these issues.

For tickets call 415-597-6705 or visit the website below.

Time: 5:30 p.m. networking, 6 p.m. program

Cost: $12 members, $18 non-members, $7 student (with valid ID)

Part of Charles Geschke Family Series on the U.S. Constitution in the 21st Century

Added to the calendar on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 4:53PM
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