UC Hastings Race and Poverty Law Journal, UC Hastings Prisoner Outreach, La Raza Law Students Association, Black Law Students Association, UC Hastings National Lawyers Guild, UC Hastings Students for Sensible Drug Policy and UC Hastings Criminal Law Society are co-sponsoring this panel discussion on the hunger strikes that took place in California prisons in July and are set to resume on September 26th. This event is free and open to the public.

Come learn why the Hunger Strike was initiated, the issues facing people imprisoned in Security Housing Units, and how you can get involved.

Moderated by Caitlin Henry, Class of 2011

Panelists: 

• Marilyn McMahon, Executive Director of California Prison Focus
• Keramet Reiter, JSP Candidate at Boalt
• Marie Levin - Sister of one of the Pelican Bay Hunger strikers
• Dorsey Nunn - Executive Director of Legal Services for Prisoners with Children

Closing Remarks:

• Professor Hadar Aviram

The Schedule:

3:30-4:30 - Formal panel 
4:30-4:40 - Closing Remarks
4:40-5:00 - Q & A
5:00-5:30 - Informal forum: Students will have the opportunity to network with panelists, professors, alumni and other legal professionals there and to find out more about how to get involved.