Thursday, August 13, 2009

Professor Huskey, University of Texas School of Law, speaks about representing Guantanamo detainees

Professor Kristine Huskey, Clinical Professor and Co-Director of the National Security Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law, will speak about her recently published book, Justice at Guantanamo: One Woman's Odyssey and Her Crusade for Human Rights, on Friday, August 28, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon in the UAA Social Sciences Building, Room 118. Originally from Alaska, Professor Huskey will discuss her experiences visiting Guantanamo 15 times and defending the rights of 17 Guantanamo detainees in federal court. She has been a guest on CNN, C-Span, and ABC News to discuss Guantanamo and national security issues.