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Rutgers-Newark Constitution Day Program
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Ricci v. DeStefano
Summary of the case being explored Sept 16 in a mock trial, along with comments from the counsel to the Plaintiff and Professor Bell.
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This year marks the 222nd anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. It stands as the oldest written constitution
of any nation in the world. Thus, it is of great importance to this campus that we celebrate the document and its ideals in a manner
that reflects its significance as the basis upon which the nation was founded.
On September 16, 2009, we will hold our fifth annual Constitution Day Program with the theme "Conversations on Citizenship" and will feature
a mock argument before a panel of judges, addressing the issues raised in the Ricci case: Does race-concious decision-making by an employer,
designed to remedy discriminatory practices, actually deny equal protection under the law? In the Ricci case, white firefighters in New Haven,
CT, sued the city on the grounds they were unfairly denied promotions because of their race.
The program is free and all are welcome. The first 100 attendees will receive a free copy of the Constitution.
CONSTITUTION DAY ACTIVITIES at RUTGERS-NEWARK
MOCK TRIAL
Moderator: Assistant Chancellor Mark Winston
"Appellate Judges":
Bernard Bell, Professor of Law and Herbert Hannoch Scholar
James Gray Pope, Professor of Law and Sidney Reitman Scholar
WHERE: Paul Robeson Campus Center, Multipurpose Room
(view map)
WHEN: 2:30 PM (free period)
After Professor Bell presents a summary of the case, he and Professor Pope will hear "arguments" presented by Rutgers students. An audience Q&A will
follow, and a "decision" on the case will be voted. Refreshments will be served.
For more information please call Dean Clayton Walton at (973) 353-5568.
Members of the media please contact: Helen Paxton, Director of Communications at (973) 353-5262
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