In a time when protesters are being arrested in Minneapolis, journalists like Don Lemon face detention, and constitutional rights are under constant attack, understanding the First Amendment has never been more critical.

Join us for an essential presentation by Eric Lane, constitutional expert and Eric J. Schmertz Distinguished Professor of Public Law and Public Service Emeritus, Hofstra University's Maurice A. Deane School of Law. During his presentation, he will clarify exactly how we are protected under the First Amendment — and crucially, how we are not.

Registration required. Location is in Los Olivos at a private residence. Details will be emailed to registered participants 24 hours before the event.

What to Expect:

• 20-minute presentation covering First Amendment protections for speech, press, assembly, and petition

• Interactive Q&A session where you can ask specific questions about your rights as activists

• Practical knowledge you can use at rallies, protests, and in everyday advocacy

About Eric Lane: Professor Lane brings decades of expertise in constitutional law and public service. Author of "The Genius of America: How the Constitution Saved Our Country and Why It Can Again" and co-author of leading textbooks on the legislative process, he has served as special counsel to the New York City Council Speaker, counsel to the New York Commission on Constitutional Revision, and executive director/counsel to the historic New York City Charter Revision Commission. He is a member of the American Law Institute and serves as Honorary Trustee of the Vera Institute of Justice. Professor Lane is currently teaching at the Santa Barbara College of Law.

This couldn't be more timely. As we face escalating threats to our constitutional rights, we need to understand exactly what protections we have and how to exercise them effectively.