Join Lawyers Defending American Democracy for an important conversation about threats to the rule of law during the 2024 election, including changes to state election rules in Georgia and in other states, the impact of manipulated and false narratives on the election, fears of violence and hostility during the election, and how we can engage directly in supporting the rule of law. We also consider the implications of the forthcoming elections on voter trust, as well as the media’s role in clearly reporting on critical pro-democracy messaging to help communities stay engaged.
Our guest presenter is Nora Benavidez, a civil rights and free speech attorney in Georgia, working at the intersection of law, technology, and democracy. Attorney Benavidez serves as Senior Counsel and Director of Digital Justice & Civil Rights at Free Press. Nora will be interviewed by an outstanding journalist, Mark Niesse, who covers voting rights, elections, and the Georgia government for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Sponsors: Lawyers Defending American Democracy, Georgia Democracy Task Force
Co-Sponsor: ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice