Advancing Civil Rights Today: Challenges and Opportunities

Recent weeks have witnessed large-scale public demonstrations raising concerns about the protection of civil rights and civil liberties in the US today. The confirmation hearings for the current nominee for Attorney General also featured a vigorous debate about the future of the US Department of Justice's future enforcement of civil rights. This discussion will explore the challenges and opportunities for protecting civil rights and civil liberties in a time of political and policy change at the national level.