Upcoming CLE – “80 Years Later: The Legacy of Japanese American Incarceration and Korematsu v. The United States”

On February 17, 2022, the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library, in conjunction with Stop Repeating History, will present a CLE entitled, “80 Years Later: The Legacy of Japanese American Incarceration and Korematsu v. The United States.” More information and registration information will be forthcoming in early 2022. This blog post provides an overview of the background and procedural history of the Korematsu v. The United States court case as context for the February 17th CLE.

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Robert W. Hainsworth: Undaunted Advocate – Two New Exhibits

In anticipation of our virtual rededication ceremony at 2 p.m. Central today, the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library has curated two exhibits honoring our namesake, one physical exhibit in the Law Library lobby and one digital exhibit available online. Both are titled, “Robert Wendell Hainsworth: Undaunted Advocate.” Learn more about Robert W. Hainsworth by exploring these exhibits and by visiting our webpage dedicated to him: https://www.harriscountylawlibrary.org/robert-w-hainsworth.

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December 15th is National Bill of Rights Day

National Bill of Rights Day is observed every year on December 15th to commemorate the ratification of the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution that guarantees certain civil rights and liberties to all Americans. The First Congress of the United States first proposed twelve amendments to the Constitution in a joint resolution on September 25, 1789. Ten of the proposed amendments were approved by three-fourths of the state legislatures and the Bill of Rights was ratified on December 15, 1791.

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Thanksgiving: A Brief History

We’re all familiar with the traditions and trappings of Thanksgiving Day in the United States and the popular narrative behind the reason for its celebration. 2021 marks the 400th anniversary of the harvest feast shared by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1621, the event many Americans consider to be the “first” Thanksgiving. However, the history of Thanksgiving as a national holiday on the fourth Thursday of November has historical significance for many reasons. Here is a brief history of the establishment of a national holiday of Thanksgiving in the United States.

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