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NYCLU Hosts Immigrants Rights Groups Summit
The Genesee Valley Chapter hosted a summit of leaders and representatives of immigrant rights group in Rochester on Nov. 10. The participants represented organizations from central and western New York.
The idea for the summit was hatched when Frances Liu from the New York Immigrant Coalition visited Rochester in July and asked the chapter to set-up a meeting with local immigrant rights representatives and advocates. -- Click here to read more.
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2008 Liberty Conference for students. Click here to read more.
Fourth Annual Youth Film Festival
On June 14, the Genesee Valley Chapter of the NYCLU held its Fourth Annual First Amendment Film Fest at the Little Theater in Rochester. The goal of the annual event is to encourage local middle and high school students to reflect on the First Amendment, and then vocalize their understanding by creating a short public service announcement that illustrates their ideas.
This year’s entries displayed a wide range of viewpoints and depth of appreciation for the First Amendment. -- Click here to read more.