(West Palm Beach, FL – May 26, 2022) The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC)today invited local taxpayers, property owners, and concerned citizens to two upcoming Hot Topic Discussions, both at noon and on Zoom:
Wednesday, June 15 at Noon
The Importance of Public Defenders on the Supreme Court
Sharing the criminal defense perspective will be Carey Haughwout, Public Defender in Palm Beach County since 2001. A board-certified criminal trial lawyer, she established and chaired the Re-entry Task Force for the Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Commission which established services for ex-offenders to reduce recidivism.
Link to Register in Advance
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xctuIeI0R1a768WtP3ss9g
Wednesday, July 15 at Noon
Civil Rights in Florida
James Shaw, Chair of the ACLU of Florida’s State Legal Panel, will discuss the current state of civil rights statewide and changes in the law from this year’s Legislative session.
Link to Register in Advance
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PQJV197mSSWqCAMg49SLQA
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