Elizabeth Warren, John Lewis, Patrisse Cullors, and Cecile Richards Headline ACLU Membership Conference

ACLU Members to Gather from June 10-12

April 12, 2018 1:15 pm

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WHAT:
Supporters of the American Civil Liberties Union will gather in Washington, D.C. to learn, mobilize, and inspire each other, for the first nationwide gathering of ACLU members and staff since Trump’s election.

The conference, the theme of which is #YouBelongHere, will bring together a wide variety of voices and constituencies, not only celebrating the successes and history of the ACLU, but also to engage with members of Congress and plan for the challenges ahead.

Topics addressed will highlight civil liberties priorities such as restoring voting rights for former felons, the future of artificial intelligence, and the fight for transgender rights.

WHO:
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
(D-Mass.)
Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.)
Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund
Patrisse Cullors, Co-founder of Black Lives Matter
Katrina vanden Heuvel, Editor and Publisher of The Nation
Bryan Stevenson, Founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative

In addition to the speaking program, the conference will feature an Action Center where attendees can take immediate action on legislation and high-profile issues, learn about current and upcoming ACLU campaigns and programs, build advocacy and organizing skills and share their story of why they are an ACLU member and volunteer. The conference will conclude with a lobby day on Capitol Hill.

More information can be found at conference.aclu.org

WHERE:
Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place, NW
Washington, D.C.

WHEN:
Sunday, June 10 – Tuesday, June 12, 2018

RSVP:
Email media@aclu.org

Please include your name, title, media organization or name of publication, email address, and phone number.

We will have the ability for radio programs and podcasts to broadcast from the conference. Please include that information in your RSVP if you need space for that.

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