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ACS Event: Fighting for Our Rights

by DePaul University College of Law

The American Constitution Society (ACS) is hosting "Fighting for Our Rights: A Conversation with Attorney General Kwame Raoul," an event featuring Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. This session will take place on October 18, 2023, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Central Time at Lewis 241, Chicago, IL.

Attorney General Raoul will discuss his advocacy efforts in areas such as gun safety reform, consumer protection, police accountability, and environmental justice. He will also address his collaborations with other state attorneys general to defend access to quality health care and reproductive services, protect natural resources, advocate for just immigration policies, curb gun violence, and uphold civil rights.

The event will include a question-and-answer segment, providing attendees with the opportunity to engage directly with Attorney General Raoul. For those unable to attend in person, a Zoom registration link is available.

This event is ideal for law students, legal professionals, and community members interested in understanding the role of the Attorney General in safeguarding civil rights and promoting justice.

Speakers(1)

Kwame Raoul

Attorney General at State of Illinois

Kwame Raoul is the Attorney General of Illinois, advocating for gun safety reform, consumer protection, police accountability, and environmental justice. He collaborates with other state attorneys general to defend access to quality health care and reproductive services, protect natural resources, fight for just immigration policies, curb gun violence, and uphold civil rights.

Event Details

Date
October 18, 2023
Location
🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
Lewis 241
Pricing
Free
Audience
Law students, legal professionals, and community members interested in civil rights and justice.

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