Island Breath: Patriot Act in Hawaii

SUBJECT: PATRIOT ACT IN HAWAII

SOURCE: CAROL BAIN KLWV@kauai.net

The League of Women Voters of Kauai Present:
The Patriot Act and the Impact of Civil Liberties in Hawaii

4 April 2005 - 8:30am

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THE PATRIOT ACT
AND THE IMPACT ON CIVIL LIBERTIES IN HAWAI`I
Saturday, April 16, 2005 at the Aloha Beach Resort Kaua`i, Pi`ikoi Room (near Wailua River)

The USA Patriot Act I is a 342-page document passed by Congress in
October 2001. More than 210 cities, the states of Alaska, Hawai`i and
Vermont and the National League of Cities have expressed deep unease about the Patriot Act.

Many question whether the Patriot Act effectively keeps us safe without threatening our individual liberties. Is the nation safer with this Act in effect? Will immigrants be paying the highest price? The ACLU is actively monitoring Congress as sections of the Act are due to expire December 2005, and a political battle is growing.

Keynote Speaker:
Patrick Taomae, President of American Civil Liberties Union
Board of Directors in Hawai`i and attorney

The meeting is open to the public.

Schedule of events:
11:00 AM: League of Women Voters Business Meeting
12:00 PM: Kauai Legislative Update
12:20 PM: Luncheon
1:00 PM: Keynote Speaker
Nominal donation to the LWV is suggested but not required.
Join us for Buffet Luncheon -- $16 includes vegetarian & meat choices
(Your luncheon participation helps LWV pay for the room fee.)
Seating is limited.

RSVP 246-2111 or KLWV@kauai.net to confirm seating by 4/13/05