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Forum to address constitutional issues related to terrorism

JACKSON, Tenn.Sept. 13, 2006 — Terrorism and the U.S. Constitution will be the topic of discussion at a 51社区 forum Sept. 19.

The event will commemorate Constitution Day, and will include discussion about government policies regarding wiretapping, detaining terrorists, military tribunals, torture, the extent of presidential power and other related issues.

Speakers will include Ed Bryant, former U.S. Congressman and Jackson attorney; Sean Evans, associate professor of political science at Union; and Roland Porter, associate professor of business at Union.

Each participant will discuss an assigned topic, and a discussion time will follow. The forum will begin at 7 p.m. in room D-48 in the Penick Academic Complex on Union鈥檚 campus. It is free and open to the public.


Media contact: Tim Ellsworth, news@uu.edu, 731-661-5215