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This year, the library is partnering with the Vermont League of Women Voters to present a thought-provoking series focused on recent Supreme Court decisions. Each session, held on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM, will explore significant rulings and their implications. These discussions are accessible to all via Zoom, and recordings will be available on our webpage 7-10 days after the event for those who are unable to attend live. Join us for an insightful look into the evolving landscape of the U.S. judicial system and its impact on our society

Schedule of Talks:

November 13, 2024

Presidential Immunity: Trump v. United States

Join us for an insightful presentation featuring Attorney Rod Smolla, President of Vermont Law School, hosted by the League of Women Voters in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Smolla will examine the recent Supreme Court decision granting near-total legal immunity to the President of the United States for actions taken in official capacity, while also addressing the potential for former presidents to face prosecution for unofficial acts committed while in office.

This presentation will explore the constitutional framework of the separation of powers and the implications of this significant legal precedent for presidential accountability. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of a pivotal issue in constitutional law!

This program will take place on Zoom.

Link to video recording: https://www.orcamedia.net/show/presidential-immunity-trump-v-united-states-11132024

December 11, 2024

Homeless Camping on Public Property: City of Grants Pass, OR v. Johnson

Join us for an insightful presentation featuring Attorney Falko Schilling of the ACLU of Vermont and Frank Knaack, Executive Director of the Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont.

This program will take place on Zoom.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82703957640