September 17 — discuss the often painfully slow path toward Justice in Indiana
By studying how the federal court system developed in Indiana, the League of Women Voters of Indianapolis and the Indiana Historical Society hope to inspire Hoosiers to become more interested and active in understanding the current role of the courts.
When Monday, September 17, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Where: Indiana History Center 450 West Ohio St. ∙ Indianapolis, IN 46202
Free and open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are requested by September 10. For more information, please call (317) 232-1882.
The IHS Press publication Federal Justice in Indiana: The History of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana will be used to explore the history and contemporary relevance of the federal courts. Join panelists Doria Lynch, Court Historian of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, author and attorney Donald Kite, Sr., and a representative from the U.S. District Court as they share insights.
If this event sounds interesting, check out … The ACLU First Wednesday debates: “Can elections in Marion County be saved?” (fascinating discussion that took place Setpember 5); “The School Paper: Who decides what is ‘news’?” (October 3); “Prisoner Re-Entry: When is a crime paid for?” (November 7); and “Immigrants Are Here. Now what?” (December 5). Join the Mosaic conversation September 24 about “The Covenant: Correcting the System of Unequal Justice.”
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