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** Note: RSVPs to this event should be made through http://action.aclu.org/townhall.

The ACLU cordially invites you to attend our special National Town Hall meeting in Denver on Tuesday, April 11 at 7:00 pm MDT to discuss the recent controversy surrounding the Bush administration's warrantless surveillance by the National Security Agency (NSA).

President Bush is not only spying on innocent Americans, he is covering up the extent of this reckless activity and the depth of these illegal spying programs. Our town hall will break through the misinformation coming from the White House and address questions regarding the president's violation of Constitutional authority and federal law. Leaders from both the left and the right will join a live and virtual audience to address fundamental questions concerning constitutional rights and abuse of presidential power.

WHAT: ACLU National Town Hall - Our Freedoms at Risk: Spying, Secrets and Presidential Power

WHEN: Tuesday, April 11 at 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)

WHERE: Colorado History Museum, 1300 Broadway, Denver, Colorado 80203

Spaces are EXTREMELY LIMITED, and we expect this event to fill up fast!
To RSVP now, go to http://action.aclu.org/townhall.

Panelists include:

-- Anthony D. Romero, ACLU Executive Director
-- Bruce Fein, former Deputy Attorney General in the Reagan administration
-- Gary Hart, former Senator (D-CO) and presidential candidate
-- Mark Silverstein, ACLU of Colorado Legal Director

Dottie Lamm, the former first lady of Colorado, will moderate the event.

Panelists will discuss the NSA's warrantless surveillance of Americans directed by President Bush and answer your questions from both live and virtual audiences around the country. We will address the program's illegality, unconstitutionality and effect on anti-terrorism resources, as well as its impact on civil liberties and fundamental rights.

Questions about the event? Our staff are here to help at townhall@dcaclu.org. We look forward to seeing you there!

P.S. If you cannot attend the event in person, you can still participate via our live webcast. Simply go to http://www.aclu.org/presidentialpower at 7 PM Mountain time on Tuesday, April 11 to watch our live webcast and participate by emailing in your questions for our panel. Event panelists will answer selected questions from our Denver and national Internet audience. If you've never participated in a live webcast before, it's easy and automatic on most computers, and does not require a broadband connection. You can even invite your friends and family around the country to join you via the web!