WASHINGTON, April 10, 2024 — The American Bar Association Defending Democracy Initiative and UCLA School of Law’s Safeguarding Democracy Project will host a fireside chat on the state of U.S. democracy with California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Rick Hasen, director of the democracy project and professor of law and political science at UCLA School of Law. ABA Democracy Fellow Stephen Cobb will moderate the discussion.
What:
“A Fireside Chat on the State of U.S. Democracy with California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Rick Hasen”
Co-sponsored by the American Bar Association Defending Democracy Initiative
When:
Tuesday, April 16, from 3:30. - 4:30 p.m. EDT
Where:
Online
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More about the ABA Defending Democracy Initiative: The American Bar Association Section of State and Local Government Law (SLG) created the Defending Democracy Initiative to focus on state and local election administrators and their work to defend and ensure our democratic process. At a time of unprecedented attacks on election officials and workers, it is crucial for SLG and the American Bar Association to support them and the rule of law in our electoral process.
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This event is open to members of the press. For media registration, please contact Betsy Adeboyejo at [email protected].
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