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    May 11, 2024

    The Courts, Our Communities and Protecting Our Democracy

    Held in conjunction with the Section's Perfecting Democracy Initiative, this Community Event brought together local and state resources and information about the how our democracy is at stake in this election. 

    We aim to foster a deeper understanding of the importance of community engagement with our judicial system to enhance the quality of life and improve the criminal justice system. Additionally, the significance of voting for judges who reflect our values is be a key discussion point.

    Thank you to our Co-Sponsors! We are proud to collaborate with grassroots community partners such as the NAACP, Oakland Forward, Michigan United. The Michigan Coalition of Black Civic Participation, Mothers of Hope, The Detroit Change Initiative, Our Own Wall Street, Street Democracy, Detroit Action, Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan, and the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus

    This presentation took place at the 2024 CRSJ Spring Council Meeting in Detroit. Learn more about the Perfecting Democracy Initiative and sign up to volunteer at ambar.org/perfectingdemocracy.

    The content of this program does not meet requirements for continuing legal education (CLE) accreditation. You will not receive CLE credit for watching.

    Panelists

    • The Honorable Kyra Harris Bolden (Welcome)– Judge, Michigan Supreme Court 
    •  Heaster Wheeler – Assistant Secretary of State for Michigan 
    •  Tanya Clay House – Consultant, ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice; Chair, Civil Rights Law Section, National Bar Association
    •  Tameka Ramsey – Executive Director, Michigan Coalition on Black Civic Participation 
    •  Robin Runge – Chair, ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice
    •  Branden Snyder – Executive Director, Detroit Action
    • Kermit Williams – Co-Director, Oakland Forward

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