The theme of next week’s Marshall Meyer Retreat for Social Justice is “Widening the Lens on Community-Police Relations” and will draw on the experiences of diverse religious leaders and civic officials living in New York, Glasgow, Barcelona, and Los Angeles, cities that share common demographics, security, and civil liberty challenges.
One panelist joining us to discuss “Policy Advocacy for Stronger Police & Community Relations” will be Michael Price. Mr. Price serves as counsel for the Brennan Center’s Liberty and National Security Program, which seeks to ensure that our government respects human rights and fundamental freedoms in conducting the fight against terrorism. Before joining the Brennan Center, Mr. Price was the National Security Coordinator for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, where he provided legal assistance for the defense of detainees in the military commissions at Guantanamo Bay. Mr. Price also engaged in litigation and public advocacy on issues related to privacy, electronic searches and surveillance, and government secrecy. Prior to graduating from NYU School of Law in 2008, Mr. Price was the student research director for NYU’s Center on Law and Security, an intern with the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, a symposium editor for the Journal of International Law and Politics, and a student advocate in NYU’s International Human Rights Clinic, where he represented two Yemeni nationals detained and tortured in secret CIA “black sites.” He holds a BA from Columbia University in Political Science and Middle East & Asian Languages and Cultures.
Michael will be joined on this panel by Priscilla Gonzalez, Communities United for Police Reform; Alex Kratz, Norwood News; and Shakeel Syed, Los Angeles Shura Council.
The Rabbi Marshall T. Meyer retreats are New York City’s main concourse for interfaith discussions about important social issues that communities face. To participate, please register by completing the registration form. Space is limited, so please hurry!
Event is Free, but Registration is Required: Register online by clicking here.
Bus Service will depart Stony Point at 4pm on June 13, returning to ICNY with drop-off at 116th & Broadway. Double Room and meals are free. We ask for a $20 contribution for transportation costs and requests for a single room will require a payment of $40. Payment may be made on day of the program, or by check, or online at http://mm28retreat.eventbrite.com. Please contact Sarah Sayeed at (212) 870 3519 or ssayeed@interfaithcenter.org with any questions.
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