Book Bans in U.S. Public Schools: A First Amendment Perspective
Rick Young Rick Young

Book Bans in U.S. Public Schools: A First Amendment Perspective

Francis A. Citera, a notable shareholder at Greenberg Traurig and an influential board member of the Federal Bar Association’s Chicago chapter, spearheaded the session. The rising trend of book bans in U.S. schools became the central theme. Highlighting its active role, the Chicago chapter, with over 600 members, steadfastly supports federal practitioners and judges, all while casting a spotlight on the pressing book bans issue.

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When Citizenship Depended on Race: Unveiling the Hidden History
Rick Young Rick Young

When Citizenship Depended on Race: Unveiling the Hidden History

In a recent webinar titled "When Citizenship Depended on Race," participants delved into the historical era when Asian Americans faced racial restrictions on U.S. citizenship. Esteemed speakers shared insights on the impact of legal exclusion. Additionally, they drew attention to the intersection of race, empire, and migration, and Asian American legal history.

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