April 19: The Vincent Chin Trial Re-Enactment and Panel

In 1982, at the height of anti-Japanese sentiment, Chinese-American Vincent Chin was murdered in Detroit by two white autoworkers who said, "it's because of you mother** that we're out of work."
Two assailants beat him with a baseball bat, matching their physical violence with a stream of racial epithets. He died shortly before what would have been his wedding day.
When the Wayne County Circuit Judge fined the killers a mere $3,000 and three years probation, Asian Americans around the country galvanized for the first time to form a real community and movement. Organizers took their concerns to the federal government, arguing that Vincent Chin was targeted and ultimately killed because he was an Asian American. The ensuing case marked the first time the federal government ever pursued a civil-rights claim on behalf of an Asian American person.
On Tuesday, April 19th, APALSA will honor not only Vincent Chin, but also the memory of countless victims of Anti-Asian violence. Please join us for the Trial Re-enactment of the Vincent Chin case, featuring Judge Denny Chin, Kathy Chin, FLS faculty, and students. After the trial, Professors Bennett Capers and Thomas Lee will lead a panel discussion about the resurgence of anti-Asian violence in the city. Reception to follow on Murphy Terrace.
Title:
Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) presents
The Vincent Chin Trial Re-Enactment and Panel
Date/Time:
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (ET)
Live Broadcast Online

In Person Program at: 150 West 62nd Street
Room 1-01 (Gorman Moot Courtroom)
New York NY 10023
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Speakers:
By:
Fordham Law School

Credit:
CLE credit for this program is approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State CLE Board for a maximum of 1.5 transitional and non-transitional professional practice credit. In many other jurisdictions, you maybe be able to self-apply for credit.

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