Suffolk NYCLU > News/Press > December 2, 2003, Jared Feuer Announcement

New York Civil Liberties Union Welcomes Jared Feuer as the New Executive Director of its Suffolk County Chapter

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CONTACT: Jared Feuer, media@suffolknyclu.org

December 2, 2003

New York: New York: The New York Civil Liberties Union is pleased to announce that Jared Feuer has been appointed Director of its Suffolk County Chapter.

Donna Lieberman, Executive Director of the New York Civil Liberties Union announced the appointment, citing the NYCLU’s continuing dedication to the protection of civil liberties across the state.

“The addition of Jared to our staff is in keeping with our commitment to defending the rights and freedoms of all New Yorkers. Jared has the enthusiasm, experience, and skills to build an even stronger presence for the NYCLU in Suffolk County.”

Suffolk Chapter President Lou Bluestein joined in welcoming Feuer and said, “Mr. Feuer fills a void that has existed for far too long, and his presence will enable our chapter to become a force in protecting the constitutional rights of the people of Suffolk County.”

The Suffolk chapter is one of seven chapters that the NYCLU maintains in New York State. These chapters enable the NYCLU and ACLU to work on a local level, advocating for individual rights and educating the public about the importance of such fundamental freedoms as privacy, reproductive rights and racial equality. On a national level, the ACLU remains the leading organization devoted to supporting the Constitution of the United States.

Feuer brings Washington D.C. experience to the NYCLU, where from 1999-2002, he was the National Internet Organizer of the American Civil Liberties Union, the parent organization of the NYCLU. In Washington, Feuer worked in the communications arm of the ACLU, supporting its legislative work through online organizing and community outreach. A graduate of Brandeis University, Feuer earned an M.A. at Georgetown University.

“This is a crucial moment in our country’s history, as we try to find ways to ensure our freedom and our security,” said Feuer. “I look forward to serving as an active spokesperson for civil liberties, and to working with residents of Suffolk in defending these rights within our community, our state, and our nation.”

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