The Davis Levin First Amendment Conference (FAC), a project of the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i Foundation, began in 1997 with grants from the Robert M. Rees Trust & the law firm of Davis Levin Livingston. It is named for attorneys Mark S. Davis & Stanley E. Levin for their work defending the First Amendment in Hawai‘i. The FAC is a lively discussion between prominent, often controversial constitutional thinkers fostering awareness and dialogue about the freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
This event is public. Cameras & other recording devices may or may not be allowed, depending on the requirements of the speakers. Signage the day of the event will guide you or call (808)522-5906 to inquire. The FAC is priced affordably (usually under $10) to be accessible to all. Scholarships for students and others are available.
Speakers are chosen by the FAC Committee. Your ideas for speakers are welcome!
Contact: office@acluhawaii.org
phone: 808.522.5900
write: P.O. Box 3410, Honolulu HI 96801
Past First Amendment Conferences:
2010: Daniel and Patricia Ellsberg. “Pentagon Papers” whistleblower and “Wikileaks” advocates talked about the Vietnam and Iraq wars, national security and the effects of out-of-control government secrecy with Dean Aviam Soifer of the William S. Richardson School of Law. Archived on ‘Olelo - http://olelo.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=30&clip_id=18760
2005: Kenneth Starr, President, Baylor University and former independent counsel. in a conversation with Nadine Strossen, National ACLU President. Held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom.
2001: Antonin Scalia, Supreme Court Justice, in a conversation with Nadine Strossen, National ACLU President. Held at the Japanese Cultural Center.
1999: Ralph Reed, Republican political consultant, former Executive Director & co-founder of the Christian Coalition, in a conversation with Nadine Strossen, National ACLU President. Held at Punahou School.
1997: Jay Sekulow, General Counsel of the American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ), in a conversation with Nadine Strossen, National ACLU President. Held at Tenney Theater, St. Andrews Priory.
