The Fox Rothschild Center for Law and Society is excited to present the following events for Constitution Day 2015:
All events are free and open to the public.
Thursday, Sept. 17
Second Amendment Rights and Responsibilities
8 - 9:15 a.m.
Room C2-18
Presenter: Randy Merced
1.25 hours CLE
With the recent increase in gun-related fatalities and random acts of violence involving firearms, gun control is a controversial topic of political, social and cultural interest in the United States. This lively session explores the 2nd Amendment through the lenses of the framers of the Constitution and the Supreme Court’s interpretation, while considering issues and ideological differences surrounding today’s debate.
An Overview of the Bill of Rights
9:40 - 11:10 a.m.
Room C2-28
Presenter: William Mulkeens
1.5 hours CLE
When can the police search my house? Do I have to talk to the police? When can I get a lawyer to help me? Can I hold a parade down Broad Street whenever I want? The answers to these and many more questions are contained in the first ten (10) amendments to the United States Constitution. Join in a lively discussion of these issues and more.
Fourth Amendment 101 - Rights and Responsibilities
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Room C-28
Presenter: Charles Gibbs
1.5 hours CLE
What is probable cause? What are my rights when stopped by law enforcement? When can the police search my house? Do I have to talk to the police? When can I get a lawyer to help me? Of the many such answers contained in the first ten (10) amendments to the United States Constitution, this robust discussion will show that most are addressed by the Fourth Amendment.
Friday, Sept. 18
An Overview of the Bill of Rights
9 – 10 a.m.
Northeast Regional Center
Presenter: Dr. Branville G. Bard, Jr.
1.5 hours CLE
Please note: This event is a repeat of Thursday’s 9:40 a.m. session. See above for description.
If you would like copies of the Constitution, please email LawCenter@ccp.edu with the quantities requested.