Pell Center

The Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy at Salve Regina is a multidisciplinary research center focused at the intersection of politics, policies and ideas.

Look! Up in the Sky! It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s an MQ-1 Predator!

Drones and American Society

Over the last decade, drones have risen in the skies over America’s wars, along our borders, and now—increasingly—across our land.  What are the implications for our civil liberties of a surveillance—and even strike—capability that is persistent and growing?  Does the President have the authority to strike U.S. citizens with a drone?  Are there ethical implications for drone warfare?

Join us for a provocative lunchtime discussion. Lunch is free for students, faculty and staff. Seating is limited.

Article: http://www.aclu.org/blog/technology-and-liberty-criminal-law-reform/we-already-have-police-helicopters-so-whats-big-deal

When:  Friday, April 5, 2013
Where: Ochre Court, Breakfast Room
Time:  12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
RSVP: [email protected]

 

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