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Constitution Day Events 2025

Constitution Day Celebration

September 17, 2025

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Constitution Day Keynote Address -

Law of the Wild: Prosecution, Protection, and Partnerships Against Wildlife Crime

09/17/2025 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Join us for the "Law of the Wild: Prosecution, Protection, and Partnerships Against Wildlife Crime" Constitution Day keynote address on Wednesday, September 17 at 11:15 a.m. in the Student Activities Center. This keynote address will explore how Georgia confronts animal and wildlife crimes, the legal and enforcement challenges involved, and the ways these issues connect to global networks of wildlife crime. The discussion will also highlight how protecting wildlife strengthens community safety and requires collaboration across law enforcement, prosecutors, and policymakers. Our keynote speaker is Jessica Rock, Georgia’s State Animal Crimes Resource Prosecutor and a Special Assistant United States Attorney. With decades of experience leading landmark prosecutions, drafting animal protection laws, and training professionals nationwide, Rock offers unique expertise at the intersection of law, forensics, and animal protection.

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Promotional graphic for a virtual event titled 'Our Constitution in Crisis: Courts, Voting Rights & The Fight for Democracy.' The background shows part of the U.S. Constitution with a red and purple gradient overlay. At the bottom are headshots of four speakers with names and titles: Marc Elias, Founder of Democracy Docket; Nikolas Bowie, Louis D. Brandeis Professor of Law, Harvard Law School; Mary McCord, Executive Director, Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection; and Jamie Raskin, U.S. Representative, Maryland’s 8th District.

Our Constitution in Crisis: Courts, Voting Rights & the Fight for Democracy

09/17/2025 6:00 PM

An online Constitution Day conversation featuring Congressman Jamie Raskin, Harvard Law Professor Nikolas Bowie, and Georgetown Law Professor Mary McCord, moderated by voting rights attorney Marc Elias.

This timely discussion will examine how modern court decisions, shifting constitutional interpretations, and legal loopholes are undermining the foundations of our democracy—particularly the right to vote. Panelists will share their insights on the current threats facing our constitutional system, what’s at stake for voters in 2025 and beyond, and how we can protect the democratic principles enshrined in the Constitution.

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National Voter Registration Day

The National Voter Registration Day logo features a circular design with a blue outer ring containing white text that reads "National Voter Registration Day." Inside the circle, there is an image of the continental United States in gray, placed against a background with red, white, and blue elements. The upper section of the inner circle has a red stripe, while the bottom consists of alternating blue and white squares resembling a flag. Surrounding the bottom part of the logo are white stars against the red background, aligning with a patriotic theme.

September 16, 2025

Cohosted by the Clayton State Political Science Program and the Clayton State University Library, this voter registration event will offer potential voters assistance from trained volunteers both virtually and in-person. Please click the link below to learn more.

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Voter's Guide to GA Candidates

People often don’t vote because they don’t know where candidates stand and are confused about how to find out. Widespread political cynicism, disinformation, and spin don’t help. But nonpartisan candidate guides provide a concise and credible way to compare candidates’ stands and make clear why voting matters. Linked below is one such guide provided by guides.vote, which happens to be the voter guide used by the American Democracy Project. The website provides information on all current races, however the link is to races and issues in Georgia.

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