First Unitarian Society of Madison
900 University Bay Drive,
Madison, Wisconsin
608-233-9774

“The USA PATRIOT ACT:
Threat or Protection”

A PUBLIC FORUM

Passed by Congress in October 2001, just weeks after the attacks of 9/11, the USA PATRIOT Act gives the federal government sweeping new powers of surveillance. Now, Attorney General Ashcroft wants to expand PATRIOT’s reach, and Congress is considering making the law permanent. Join us for an informative and important discussion of whether this law is a necessary protection against terrorism or an unacceptable attack on our civil liberties.

When: Tuesday May 6, 7:00 PM
Where: First Unitarian Society Auditorium

Featured speakers:

Chris Ahmuty, Executive Director ACLU-WI

Mr. Ahmuty has been Executive Director of ACLU-WI since 1992, and on the staff of the ACLU since 1982.

Gordon Baldwin, Evjue Bascom Professor Emeritus of Law, UW-Madison.

Professor Baldwin taught Constitutional Law, Foreign Relations Law, and Criminal Law beginning in 1957. He has held posts at the State Department and the Naval War College.

Facilitator: Michael May, FUS member and Madison attorney.

Presented by the First Unitarian Society Social Justice Council