Human Rights Law Society, American Civil Liberties Union of Chicago Law, American Constitutional Society, Pozen Family Center for Human Rights and the International Human Rights Clinic present "Guantanamo Then and Now: A 15 Year Struggle to End Indefinite Detention" with Baher Azmy, Legal Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights.

Baher Azmy is the Legal Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights. He directs all litigation and advocacy around issues related to the promotion of civil and human rights. At CCR, he has litigated cases related to discriminatory policing practices (stop and frisk), government surveillance, the rights of Guantanamo detainees, and accountability for victims of torture. While a Clinical Law Professor, Baher represented Murat Kurnaz, a German resident of Turkish descent imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay, until his release in August 2006. In addition, he litigated cases challenging police misconduct and violations of the rights of immigrants, prisoners, and the press. He has authored numerous legal briefs in the federal appeals courts and the United States Supreme Court on issues related to human rights and constitutional law, testified before Congress, and produced substantial scholarship on issues of access to justice. Professor Claudia Flores, Director of the International Human Rights Clinic, will provide an introduction.

This speaker is brought you through the Tea Project, Links Hall and a National Performance Network Grant. For more information go to http://www.tea-project.org.

Lunch provided. Seating may be limited.