Susan Herman, president of the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) will speak at the Political
ACLU President Susan Herman. Photo courtesy of the ACLU by photographer Richard Dorman.
Science Convocation Lecture at the College of Charleston on February 5, 2015. “Civil Liberties and the ‘War on Terror” will take place from 4-5 p.m. at Sottile Theatre (44 George St.). The event is free and open to the public.
Learn more about the event in this flyer.
“Susan Herman is one of the foremost experts in the county on the Constitution, civil liberties, and the ‘War on Terrorism,” explains political science professor Jordan Ragusa. “She has published numerous books on these topics, has appeared on various television programs and in print media, and is a frequent speaker at educational and legal events and conference. Because political science majors frequently attend law school, are active in politics, and/or work for non-profit organizations, she is an excellent choice for our Convocation speaker. I’m very excited to hear what she has to say.”
READ: Learn more about Susan Herman in her bio.
Herman was elected president of the ACLU in 2008, after having served on the ACLU National Board of Directors for twenty years. She also holds a chair as Centennial Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School, where she currently teaches courses in Constitutional Law and Criminal Procedure, and seminars on Law and Literature, and Terrorism and Civil Liberties. She is the author of several books, including Taking Liberties: the War on Terror and the Erosion of American Democracy.
The event is co-sponsored by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
