The Constitution Project and the Georgetown Center on National Security and the Law

Invite you to the Annual Award Presentation, Panel Discussion and Luncheon

In Celebration of Constitution Day

WHEN:

Friday, September 17th from 9:30am-1:00pm

WHAT:

Charlie Savage, the Pulitzer-Prize winning New York Times reporter, who was our first honoree, will present our 2010 Constitutional Commentary Award to Michelle Alexander, author of the acclaimed book, The New Jim Crow.  In its selection of Ms. Alexander, the nominating committee noted, "Her book contains a powerful message that deserves more conversation and study.  Alexander's provocative premise, that the War on Drugs targets black men and through the criminal justice system traps them forever in second class status, makes a disturbing read that raises numerous constitutional questions." 

The award ceremony will be followed by a panel discussion:

"The Right to a Fair Trial: Should the Rules in Terrorism Cases Be Different from those in Other Criminal Prosecutions?"

A light lunch will be served upon the conclusion of the panel discussion.

 WHO:

Confirmed panelists:

•  David Cole (moderator), Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center, and co-chair of The Constitution Project’s Liberty and Security Committee;
• James S. Gilmore, III, former Governor of Virginia and Chairman of the Congressional Advisory Panel on Terrorism (the “Gilmore Commission”);
• Denny LeBoeuf, Staff Attorney for the ACLU National Security Project and Director of the ACLU’s John Adams Project; 
•  Grover Norquist, President, Americans for Tax Reform; 
•  Brad Wiegmann, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the National Security Division of the Department of Justice.

Georgetown University Law Center

McDonough Hall - Hart Auditorium

600 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC

WHY:

To showcase the important liberties and safeguards enshrined in our nation’s enduring charter and demonstrate their continuing vitality and significance today.