This event is available to attend either in person at the Museum or virtually on Zoom.
Join Holocaust Museum Houston for a moderated panel discussion with local criminal justice leaders on the impact of RBG’s legacy on current criminal justice challenges.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg left a rich legacy on criminal justice questions that deeply implicate our shared values and the protection of lives and liberties. Our nation, our state, and our greater Houston community continues to grapple with vexing questions at the intersection of safety and justice that Justice Ginsburg addressed in her pioneering work as a public interest lawyer and jurist, including the death penalty, indigent defense, pretrial detention, and the role of parole and second-look policies. At a time of both rising homicides and a burgeoning movement to bring more significant equity and due process to our justice system, this diverse panel will share their perspectives on how Justice Ginsburg’s jurisprudence and philosophy inform current efforts to advance justice in Harris County and beyond.
Moderator
Marc Levin, Chief Policy Counsel, Council on Criminal Justice
Panelists
- Alex Bunin, Harris County Public Defender
- The Honorable Marc Carter, Schaffer, Carter, Kennedy & Mayes, TSU Regent and Former Judge
- Gary M. Polland, Defense Attorney & Former Chair, Harris County GOP
- Professor Sandra Guerra Thompson, UH Law Center
Special thanks to PNC Bank for generously supporting the Museum’s Notorious RBG Lecture and Film Series. The event will be hosted in person. Admission is free and open to the public, but registration is required
