The Roberts Nomination

What’s at Stake for the LGBT Community & All Americans

August 24, 2005

About This Event

August 24, 2005

Human Rights Campaign in cooperation with Center for American Progress, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, and the American Constitution Society, Alliance for Justice, GayLAW
invite you to a briefing addressing the upcoming Supreme Court nomination hearings:

The Roberts Nomination
What’s at Stake for the LGBT Community & All Americans

Wednesday, August 24, 2005
The Equality Forum, HRC Building
1640 Rhode Island Ave. NW
6:00PM – Reception
7:00PM – Panel Discussion

The judicial principles in play during the upcoming confirmation process affect the LGBT community and all Americans. The Supreme Court’s consideration of privacy rights, states rights, constitutional interpretation, and equal protection will impact us all. Hear from legal experts how these issues affect all of us, and how LGBT and other concerned communities should be approaching the upcoming hearings.

Speakers include:
Mark D. Agrast, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
Chai R. Feldblum, Professor of Law, Federal Legislation Clinic Director, Georgetown University Law Center
Lisalyn R. Jacobs, Vice President for Government Relations, Legal Momentum
Judith E. Schaefer, Deputy Director of Litigation, People For the American Way
Aaron Schuham, Director of Legislative Affairs, Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Lara Schwartz, Senior Counsel, Human Rights Campaign

RSVP to Cerissa Cafasso at 202-463-4804 or cerissa@rabengroup.com

Location

Center for American Progress
1333 H St. NW
Washington, DC 20005