Join us for a FRANK Talk examining national security and civil liberties at the border. This month's scholar will be Dr. T.J. Davis (Professor of History at Arizona State University).

"Protecting its people is among the first priorities of any government. The Constitution’s Bill of Rights provides both for protection of the people, but also protects against undue intrusion by the government. How should the U.S. Constitution’s system of checks and balances operate in securing U.S. borders and stopping terrorism? Who poses a danger to U.S. security and safety, and what do we do about it? What public policies can be implemented to fulfill the government’s competing duties to protect people, and simultaneously respect civil liberties?"

FRANK Talks are engaging conversations on issues of local and national importance, led by a humanities scholar/expert on the topic. These conversations provide the opportunity to put these issues in context, weigh facts, and consider different points of view. The goal of FRANK Talks is to inspire people to practice the skills of citizenship – to listen respectfully and engage thoughtfully with one another on matters that affect our communities. This program is produced in partnership with Arizona Humanities and the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records. Registration is required.