This Chair Chat - hosted in collaboration with the ABA CRSJ Perfecting Democracy Initiative - features a discussion with Transformative Justice Coalition President and Founder Barbara R. Arnwine in conversation with ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice Secretary and Hip Hop Caucus Education Fund Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Cynthia Swann about the obligation of lawyers in Democracy & Voting Rights.
This discussion delves into the pivotal state and federal case law, both historical and contemporary, that has profoundly shaped voting rights. It calls on attorneys to harness their expertise in the fight against voter suppression, dismantling entrenched systemic barriers, and safeguarding the fundamental rights that form the bedrock of democracy. Watch the full chat below!
During the 2024-25 Bar year, Section Chair Lacy L. Durham is continuing CRSJ's Chair Chat and hosting esteemed guests and colleagues for a bi-weekly (every other week) Chair Chat. This platform is designed to bring together legal scholars, advocates, thought leaders, and activists committed to fighting for social justice, protecting our democracy, and upholding the rule of law, and to share strategies for tackling the existing and emerging civil rights issues facing our country.