On March 3, 2025, The Catholic University of America hosted a compelling conversation featuring Chen Guangcheng, Distinguished Fellow for Human Rights at the university, and Christopher Mee, a first-year law student at Catholic Law. The discussion was moderated by Professor William Saunders, co-director of the Center for Religious Liberty at Catholic Law.
Chen Guangcheng, renowned for his courageous advocacy against human rights abuses in China, shared profound insights drawn from his personal experiences and legal activism. Blind from an early age and self-taught in the law, Chen has been a steadfast voice for the oppressed, challenging authoritarian practices and championing the rule of law.
Christopher Mee contributed a fresh perspective, reflecting on the principles of justice and liberty from the vantage point of a budding legal scholar. His engagement underscored the importance of grounding legal education in real-world human rights challenges.
Professor Saunders facilitated the dialogue, weaving together themes of moral conscience, legal ethics, and the enduring struggle for human dignity. The event highlighted the university’s commitment to integrating faith and reason in the pursuit of justice.
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