When Mass Murder, Theft, and Violation of Civil Liberties were Legal : The Nazi Legal System, 1933-1945

The white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, and the violence that resulted in the death of a counter-protester, sparked increased concerns for the protection of vulnerable minority groups. The public display of Nazi symbols and rhetoric prompted many to consider whether the United States is experiencing a resurgence of white supremacy and nationalism, and whether this movement is becoming normalized among a larger segment of the population. This program will provide lessons for lawyers and all citizens from the controversial history of the Nazi legal regime, tracing the developments that enabled Nazis to take and maintain power in Germany. The aim of this program is to help our community remember the lessons from the rise of the Third Reich, and to provide a basis for forming a stronger community committed to ensuring equal protection of the laws and preservation of the rights of minorities against forces of oppression