Panel to Examine Civil Rights in the 2000 Election

Post date: March 16, 2001 — 5:30 pm

In the wake of recent allegations that voters’ civil rights were violated during the 2000 presidential election, the Black Law Students Association at Harvard Law School will convene a panel of legal experts to determine what steps can be taken to prevent similar problems in the future.

The event—which is open to the public—will be held on Monday, March 19 at 5:30 p.m. in Pound Hall 101. The following panelists are scheduled to attend:

The Harvard Black Law Student Association (BLSA) is 25-year-old affinity group dedicated to positively impacting the development of the African-American community, and promoting cooperation and closer ties between all members of the Law School.

For more information, please contact Damon Y. Smith, BLSA Political Action Chair at 493-9590 or dysmith@law.harvard.edu.