Fragility of Democracy Session 4 – “When Law Becomes Weapon”
August 2 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Session 4 – When Law Becomes Weapon: The Nuremberg Laws and the End of Citizenship
The law should protect, not persecute.
The law should protect, not persecute.
Join us for the fourth session of the Fragility of Democracy lecture series.
Session 4 – When Law Becomes Weapon: The Nuremberg Laws and the End of CitizenshipThe law should protect, not persecute.
In 1935, the Nuremberg Laws stripped Jewish citizens of their rights, turning prejudice into policy. Using testimony and legal documents, this session examines how laws can be twisted to exclude and how “order” can hide injustice.
Key Takeaway: The rule of law depends on the courage of those who write, interpret, and enforce it.
