Conversation with Rep. John Conyers

Conversation with Rep. John Conyers to Address Presidential Abuse of Power Issues

The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida invites you to a free Conversation with Congressman John Conyers, Jr., on Sunday, November 4 from 4-6PM. Representative Conyers will discuss important and timely issues such as unlawful detention and immigration practices, use of torture, wiretapping and presidential signing statements.

The free event is open to the public and will take place at the University of Miami Business School’s Storer Auditorium on the Coral Gables Campus. Reservations are requested.

WHEN: Sunday, November 4th, 4-6pm
WHAT: Conversation on Warrantless Wiretapping, the PATRIOT Act, Torture, Immigration, Signing Statements, Habeas Corpus and more…
WHERE: Storer Auditorium, Business School, University of Miami, Coral Gables Campus 5250 University DriveCoral Gables, FL 33146For driving directions, go here.
COST: Free and open to the public!
RSVP: (786) 363-2701 or field@aclufl.org

Rep. Conyers, in his 21st term as a U.S. Congressman, is the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and the second most senior member in the U.S. House of Representatives. The House Judiciary Committee oversees the Department of Justice (including the FBI), the Federal Courts, constitutional and civil rights issues and more. He is also the Dean and a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, which was formed in 1969 to address the concerns of Black and minority citizens.

“A true defender of civil liberties, Conyers is a shining example that we can be both safe and free in this great country,” said Jeanne Baker, President of the ACLU of Florida. “Rep. Conyers’ work on voting issues, fighting terrorism while protecting our rights and myriad other issues have made him into a champion of civil rights for all Americans, not just those in his District.”
“Congress must act now to end warrantless wiretapping, stop the use of torture, restore habeas corpus, and protect the rights of immigrants,” said Howard Simon, ACLU of Florida Executive Director. “Our constitution is in dire need of help and it is American heroes like Rep. Conyers that are working hard to breathe life back into our most important document.”

Co-Sponsors: The Joint Program on Law, Public Policy & Ethics of the University of Miami School of Law and College of Arts & Sciences, Center for Ethics & Public Service; Caribbean Bar Association; Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz; Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center; Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Association; Haitian-American Grassroots Coalition; Haitian Lawyers Association; Law Offices of Public Defender Bennett H. Brummer; League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade County; Miami-Dade Branch of the NAACP; and Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association.

For additional event information or to RSVP, please call (786) 363-2701 or e-mail field@aclufl.org.