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JANUARY 23, 2012
Federal Court Accepts Amicus in Support of WyWatch
U.S. District Court Judge Freudenthal accepted the ACLU's amicus brief in support of conservative organization WyWatch's right to exhibit pro-life displays at the Herschler Gallery in the Wyoming Capitol. WyWatch, after receiving authorization, set up two posters, including one of a fetus with a biblical phrase. Press release | Amicus brief
OCTOBER 6, 2011
Panel Discussion: Medical Marijuana
This panel will discuss public policies of medical marijuana. Wyoming ACLU attorney Jennifer Horvath will present the issue from the perspective of individual civil rights. Larimer County Commissioner Steve Johnson will provide the perspective of a local government official dealing with the issue in Colorado where medical marijuana is legal but regulated. Law professor Stewart Young will present the federal/state law enforcement clash, from the perspective of a former federal prosecutor in California.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Thursday, October 6
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: University of Wyoming College of Law
Event website >>
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Speaking Out for Fairness and Equality in Wyoming
The ACLU of Wyoming is proud to partner with Wyoming Equality to present on Thursday, September 15, a film screening of "Out in the Silence." The screening will be followed by a discussion about Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender issues in Wyoming with special guests film director Joe Wilson and lobbyist for Wyoming Equality and author of the blog, Out in Wyoming, Jeran Artery.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Thursday, September 15
Time: Film begins at 7 p.m.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, University of Wyoming Conference Center,
2229 Grand Avenue, Laramie, Wyoming
Download event poster | Download event postcard
Blog: Event recap: ACLU Screening a Huge Success >>
Announcement: The "Out in the Silence" Campaign, in partnership with the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, is offering a new national Award for Youth Activism to highlight and honor the courageous young people who are on the front lines in the most important civil and human rights struggle of our time: achieving dignity, respect, inclusion, fairness and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
