CCJI to Hold Emmett Till Reauthorization Act Briefing on Capitol Hill

The Cold Case Justice Initiative (CCJI) at the College of Law will host a briefing on the Emmett Till Reauthorization Act at the Capitol Visitor’s Center, First St. NE, Room HVC-215, Washington, D.C., on Sept. 12 from 4:30-7 p.m. Paula Johnson and Janis McDonald, professors of law and co-directors of CCJI, will participate in this event that brings together the Coalition for Emmett Till Reauthorization Act, members of the House of Representatives and investigative journalists who believe it is necessary to pass the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016. The passage of the bill will support the efforts of families and advocates who seek justice for racially motivated killings during the Civil Rights Era and beyond. Read more at SU News.