{"id":147,"date":"2015-11-25T20:48:54","date_gmt":"2015-11-25T20:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/inclusion\/?page_id=147"},"modified":"2015-11-25T20:48:54","modified_gmt":"2015-11-25T20:48:54","slug":"american-civil-liberties-union","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/academics\/student-organizations\/american-civil-liberties-union\/","title":{"rendered":"American Civil Liberties Union – Student Chapter"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Purpose of the Mitchell Hamline ACLU organization is to promote and increase interest in civil liberties, especially those of the student; to promote discussion about those civil liberties issues; and to protect those same civil liberties.<\/div>\n

FAQ<\/h4>\n

What is the mission of the ACLU Student Chapter at Mitchell Hamline? <\/strong>To promote and increase interest in civil liberties, especially those of the student; to promote discussion about civil liberties issues; and to protect those same civil liberties.<\/p>\n

What types of issues does the ACLU deal with?\u00a0<\/strong>Racial Justice, Criminal Justice, Police Practices, Prisoner Rights, Immigrant Rights, Reproductive Freedom, LGBTQ+ Rights, Voting Rights, Privacy & Technology, Religion and Belief, Student & Youth Rights, Disability Rights, Privacy and National Security, and Personal Liberties!<\/p>\n

How can I become a member and stay updated on the ACLU Student Chapter at Mitchell Hamline?<\/strong>
\nTo be added to the ACLU MH membership e-distribution list, please reach out to our Membership Coordinator, LeRoi Enriquez<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can also search “ACLU Mitchell Hamline Student Chapter<\/a>” to join the ACLU Facebook group.<\/p>\n

Contact Information:<\/strong> ACLU.board@mitchellhamline.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

2021-22 Officers<\/h4>\n

President<\/strong>
\nKatherine Hubbard<\/p>\n

Vice President<\/strong>
\nCassandra Buehler<\/p>\n

Secretary\u00a0<\/strong>
\nKaitlin Yira<\/p>\n

Treasurer
\n<\/strong>Amanda Williams<\/p>\n

Events Coordinator<\/strong>
\nAlexander Hake<\/p>\n

Membership Coordinator<\/strong>
\nLe Roi Enriquez<\/p>\n

Faculty Advisor<\/strong>
\nProfessor Raleigh Levine<\/p>\n

Past Events<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Is There an Immigration Crisis: How did we get here, and where are we going? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Mitchell Hamline ACLU and Immigration Law Student Organization (ILSO) co-hosted this panel.<\/p>\n

Immigration History, Law, and Policy, a discussion on “How we got here, a historical perspective” led by Dr. Jimmy Pati\u00f1o from the University of Minnesota. Next, Susana De Le\u00f3n of De Le\u00f3n, Nestor & Torres provided insights into the legal issues immigration lawyers face in their work. Finally, Julia Decker, Policy Director for ACLU-MN, highlighted some policy issues that indicate where immigration law is going.<\/p>\n

In case you missed this event on September 28, 2021, here is a recording<\/a>. It is worth 1.5 hours of Diversity Credit<\/a>.<\/p>\n