The South Asian Bar Association of Northern California (SABA) and the Santa Clara County Bar Association are pleased to co-sponsor a seminar on Civil Rights relating to forced labor and human trafficking. In light of the upcoming elections, this seminar will also address voting rights issues.

Date: Thursday, October 21, 2010
Time: Registration and light refreshments: 5:30-6:00 pm PT
Program: 6:00-8:00 pm PT
Location: Fenwick & West
Silicon Valley Center
801 California Street
Mountain View, CA 94041

This seminar will provide an overview of civil rights issues relating to:
Forced labor/Human Trafficking: are global problems that directly impact the United States in a number of ways. This seminar will cover
(a) the applicable constitutional and statutory protections against forced labor and human trafficking
(b) recent law enforcement efforts to address these problems
(c ) how the US Attorney's office and law enforcement agencies work with pro bono attorneys and community organizations to address forced labor or human trafficking abuses

Voting Rights: Voting is a fundamental right guaranteed to citizens by the United States Constitution. However, a complex set of federal, state, and local laws govern the who, where, and when of voting. Increased partisanship may also adversely impact voter access, particularly amongst minority groups. As a result, a number of individuals risk being disenfranchised (either intentionally or unintentionally) in every election.

This seminar provides an overview of various federal laws designed to protect the rights of voters. In addition, information will be given on how interested volunteers can provide assistance on election day to ensure every eligible voter is able to cast a vote.

SABA Registration:
This seminar is $55 but free for SABA volunteers who sign up to staff two SABA legal clinics between October 1, 2010 and March 31, 2010.

If you are interested in volunteering, please check the volunteer schedule on the SABA pro bono website, http://www.southasianbar.org/about/committees/pro-bono-committee, and contact probono@southasianbar.org to let us know which dates you wish to volunteer and obtain your registration code.

Registration can be completed at: https://www.123signup.com/register?id=mkybf