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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Barb Laimins
League of Women Voters of Wheaton
blaimins@gmail.com
(630) 525-8020
Democracy and the Supreme Court: What are the cases to watch?
Civics Awareness Series sponsored by Wheaton Public Library and the League of Women Voters
June 7, 2022—Roselle, IL—The Wheaton Public Library in partnership with the Leagues of Women Voters of Wheaton Central Kane County, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, and Roselle-Bloomingdale invite the public to their next Civic Awareness Series program on Thursday, June 15 from 7 - 8:30 pm.
From overturning Roe v Wade, which ended the constitutional right to abortion, to Sackett v EPA, which gutted the Clean Water Act of 1972, recent Supreme Court rulings are changing national policy precedents. 
The Civic Awareness Series will feature Professor Steven Schwinn, who will present the current issues before the Supreme Court and their implications. Schwinn is a Professor of Law at the University of Illinois at Chicago and is a frequent commentator on issues related to constitutional law and human rights.
Register HERE to attend this event in person at the Wheaton Public Library located at 225 N Cross Street in Wheaton or virtually via Zoom.
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About the League of Women Voters®
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy and does not support or oppose any political parties or candidates. With over 100 years of experience and more than 800 local and state affiliations, the League is one of America’s most trusted grassroots organizations. Membership in the League is open to people ages 16 and over.
For more information on the League of Women Voters of Illinois, visit www.lwvil.org, and for information on the League of Women Voters of the United States, visit www.lwv.org.
Media Contacts:
Barb Laimins, League of Women Voters of Wheaton, blaimins@gmail.com
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