[mgj-discuss] Fwd: NLG Legal Observer Info and Trainings

[David Levy]

>To: levy-listsonly at cox.net
>From: miles at swanson.com
>Subject: NLG Legal Observer Info and Trainings
>Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 10:27:02 -0700 (PDT)
>
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>We will be doing two training programs for new legal
>observers next week, as
>well as shorter briefings on specifics for upcoming
>demonstrations that are
>being supported by the NLG Mass Defense Committee and
>for which we need
>observers.  Details below.
>
>In addition, please try to join us for the
>demonstration at the Supreme
>Court this Tuesday, 4/20.  Gathering at 9:30, speakers
>at 11, done by 12:30.
>This Tuesday, the Court is hearing argument on a
>challenge to the detentions
>at Guantanamo.  Plus:  same schedule for the following
>Wednesday, 4/28, when
>the Court hears argument on  challenges to "enemy
>combatant" designations.
>Info on the demos are at http://www.nlg.org/eccases/
>and related legal info
>is on http://www.plrclaw.org/nlg/sctdemo.html (or
>accessible from the other
>page at the "For legal resources for demonstrations"
>link).
>
>Here are the details on the two upcoming programs:
>
>Legal Observer Training Programs
>Wednesday, April 21
>& Saturday, April 24
>6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
>University of the District of Columbia Law School
>Room 201 (second floor of the law school / "bldg 39")
>(UDC is at the Van Ness / UDC Metro stop on the red
>line. Take the
>"Connecticut Ave West" exit. UDC is behind you as you
>come up the escalator.
>What looks like the main building, with a glass wall
>entry area, is the one
>you want.)
>
>6:00 - ALL OBSERVERS - briefing on specifics for the
>demonstrations, LO
>coordination, distribution of LO credentials.
>* Wednesday: Information on the IMF protests.
>* Saturday: Information on the March for Women's Lives
>and related
>demonstrations.
>6:45 - Briefing concludes. Full training program.
>(Experienced LO's can
>leave, or stay for a refresher.)
>
>If you have not yet signed up with the NLG Mass Defense
>Committee, please
>visit plrclaw.org/nlg/lo_app.html or send a message to
>observers at plrclaw.org.
>For more information, call Zachary Wolfe at
>202-265-5965.