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Constitution Day: The Justice System in America Today

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

All Day

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On Constitution Day, we celebrate and reflect on the role of the First Amendment in securing freedom and liberty for all. But does that include people who are incarcerated? Let’s examine how freedom of expression is limited and fought for in the American criminal justice system and the role of natural rights in an incarcerated facility. What limits are in place in different states? Are they fair and just? How has journalism and art played powerful roles in preserving human dignity? Join us for this deep dive into prison journalism, art, and free expression for those who are not free. 

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