WHY COURTS MATTER: New Three-Part Lunch-&-Talk Series in Lake Worth Starts on May 18

LAKE WORTH, Fla. - May 1, 2016 - PRLog -- WHY COURTS MATTER!

New Three-Part Luncheon Series Co-Hosted by the Palm Beach County Chapters of the League of Women Voters, ACLU and National Council of Jewish Women will Focus on Critical Impact of Judicial Vacancies and Court Decisions

Topic of First Lunch on May 18 in Lake Worth is 'The Role of the Courts in Florida Redistricting'

WHAT:

The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County, ACLU Palm Beach County, and the National Council of Jewish Women Palm Beach County Sections (NCJW) are co-hosting WHY COURTS MATTER, a three-part lunch-&-talk series focused of how the lives of Floridians are affected by judicial vacancies and court decisions.  Each event will feature experts discussing key court decisions on major issues.

Certainly, the current vacancy on the Supreme Court highlights a big problem: prolonged judicial vacancies adversely affect litigants and courts, delaying decisions, running up costs and strangling justice.  This is true of all Federal and state courts, not just the Supreme Court.

All three luncheons will be held from 11 am to 1 pm at the Atlantis Country Club, 190 Atlantis Avenue in Lake Worth. The cost to attend (including lunch) is $20 if registered at least 10 days in advance, and $30 for later registration. Attendees can register online at www.lwvpbc.org.

Luncheon #1 on May 18:

The Role of the Courts in Florida Redistricting

Pamela Goodman, President of League of Women Voters of Florida, will discuss the ongoing five-year campaign to redraw voting districts. Debra Chandler, former Assistant Public Defender, will explain the Federal Court structure.

Luncheon #2 on June 15:

The Role of the Courts in Voting Rights

Julie Ebenstein, staff attorney for the ACLU Voting Rights Project, will explore the impact the Supreme Court has had on voting rights. Linda Geller-Schwartz, State Policy Advocate for NCJW, will suggest ways in which advocates can help educate the public about WHY COURTS MATTER.

Luncheon #3 on September 21:

How Judicial Vacancies Impede Access to Justice

Nancy Abudu, Legal Director for ACLU of Florida, will share how the high number of judicial vacancies on the federal bench has led to significant delays, and sometimes outright denials in the appellate context.

This three-part WHY COURTS MATTER luncheon series is made possible by a grant from the Progress Florida Education Institute.

About the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County:

The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County is a nonpartisan political organization of women and men of all ages and backgrounds, encouraging informed and active participation in government through education and advocacy. The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that voting is a fundamental citizen right that must be guaranteed. For more information, please visit www.lwvpbc.org or www.facebook.com/lwvpbc.

About the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida, Palm Beach County Chapter:

The ACLU of Florida, Palm Beach County Chapter, is a non-partisan organization devoted to protecting the civil liberties and civil rights of local residents and Florida citizens. It does so by means of educational programs, legislative advocacy, and, when necessary, through litigation. Securing the voting rights of citizens is one of its primary missions. For more information, please visit www.aclufl.org.

About the National Council of Jewish Women Palm Beach County Sections:

The  National Council of Jewish Women is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action.  Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children, and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms.

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