President Trump has weaponized the immigration system to suppress dissent. On this week’s Broken Law, Alina Das and Ramya Krishnan join Taonga Leslie to discuss how these attacks chill speech and how lawyers can fight back. Listen to the full episode here: www.acslaw.org/podcast/epis...

Trump's unconstitutional use of military force is an alarming "pretext to consolidate power, including by deploying troops on U.S. streets, justifying many of the administration’s tariffs, and invoking the Alien Enemies Act" explains Chris Edelson. Read the blog post: www.acslaw.org/expertforum/...

Join us on January 12th for ACS at 25: Past, Present, and Future of the Progressive Legal Movement, an in-person event featuring incoming ACS President Phil Brest, Board Chair Keith Harper, and Board Chair-Elect Michele Goodwin! Register here: getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/ev...

There’s still time for law students to submit their videos for the Rights in Reel Time Challenge, co-sponsored by ACS and @lawyers4goodgov.bsky.social! For more details, attend the Info Session this Wednesday at 2pm ET! 🔗 L4GG.org/ReelTime #RightsinReelTime

📣 The EPA & the Army have proposed a rule revising the regs defining the scope of water 💧 covered under the Clean Water Act, in light of Sackett v. EPA. The rule would significantly reduce the scope of the Act, leaving wetlands across the country vulnerable to pollution and destruction. Comment ⬇️

🎧 On the #BrokenLaw podcast, @scottsakiyama.bsky.social joins @lindsaylangholz.bsky.social to discuss his experiences combatting authoritarian tactics used by federal immigration enforcement agents and what activists in other cities can learn from Chicago. www.acslaw.org/podcast/epis...

ACS is thrilled to announce Ambassador Keith M. Harper (ret.) has been elected as the new Board Chair, and Professor Michele Goodwin will serve as Board Chair-Elect. Read the Press Release: www.acslaw.org/press_releas...

Congratulations to @chicago-acs.bsky.social Board Member and ACS Next Generation Leader Owen Tanner-Flomberg on his recognition in @forbes.com 's 30 under 30 for ⭐social impact⭐!!

Indigenous communities speak. The law listens — but doesn’t act. How do we change that? Michalyn Steele joins Broken Law to talk about reordering legal values to protect sacred sites. Listen to the full episode here: www.acslaw.org/podcast/epis...

ACS is co-sponsoring the Rights in Reel Time Challenge with @lawyers4goodgov.bsky.social Law students are invited to create a 60–90 second video that brings the Constitution to life — with a focus on the 1st or 4th Amendment — for a chance to win up to $3,000! Learn more: L4GG.org/ReelTime

TOMORROW: Join us for a career-focused program on the Ins and Outs of Impact Litigation with an ⭐⭐⭐⭐ panel: Phylicia Hill, @legaldefensefund.bsky.social's Antonio Ingram, @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social's Rylee Sommers-Flanagan, & @democracyforward.org's @anne-swift.bsky.social!

From detaining student protesters to threatening to deport rival politicians, Trump has weaponized the immigration system to suppress dissent. Tmrw, join us, @nyulaw.bsky.social's Prof. Alina Das, and @knightcolumbia.org's Ramya Krishnan to discuss defending free speech in the immigration context.

“If you speak out in defense of judicial independence only to protect judges (or justices) who rule the way you want them to, then I respectfully submit that your definition of judicial independence is bollocks.” Me in today’s “One First” on the Trump administration’s “war” on lower-court judges:

Here's a good new account to follow 👉 @chicago-acs.bsky.social Welcome to Bluesky Chicago ACS Lawyer Chapter!

💪TODAY is the day! Lawyers, law students, jurists and defenders of democracy will gather for our #LawyersMarch for democracy! 📻 Listen as @mollycoleman.bsky.social describes the magntitude of this event on @legalafmtn.bsky.social 🏦THEN Join them at 1PM at SCOTUS! See you there!

✊Stand up 👔 Suit up 📣Speak out! Our #LawyersMarch for Democracy is TOMORROW at 1PM | SCOTUS. Wear your suits, bring your colleagues & your signs. The time is NOW to protect our democracy. 👉https://actionnetwork.org/events/lawyers-march-for-democracy-kickoff @aclu.org @afj.org @acslaw.bsky.social

Register for ACS’s upcoming panel, The Ins and Outs of Impact Litigation: How to Launch a Career Making Positive Change! This panel will explore the many forms that impact litigation can take and how to break into impact litigation as a career. Register here: getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/ev...

Join ACS for a virtual event on Nov 19 at 2pm ET! Defending Immigrant Speech will feature Professor Alina Das and advocate Ramya Krishnan as they discuss challenges and resistance efforts for defending free speech in the immigration context. Register here: getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/ev...

🎧 On the #BrokenLaw podcast, Donald Sherman of @citizensforethics.org joins @lindsaylangholz.bsky.social to discuss the threat of Trump seeking a third term, and why in spite of clear constitutional text, history cautions us to take the threat seriously.

📅 Today at NIU College of Law, ACS student leaders are hosting an urgent conversation on protest, ICE, and the Broadview Detention Center with @scottsakiyama.bsky.social and @pgoyette.bsky.social.

📖 Retired Judge Mark Wolf in @theatlantic.com on why he left the bench: "The White House’s assault on the rule of law is so deeply disturbing to me that I feel compelled to speak out. Silence, for me, is now intolerable."

Is it a crime to post dozens of messages encouraging the assassination of President Trump on sites like X and BlueSky? A jury in the Eastern District of Virginia just answered “no,” finding the person who posted them not guilty. 🧵

Join @aspanational.bsky.social and the National Academy of Public Administration for The Relationship Between Civil Rights Law and DEI: Implications for the Delivery of Public Services, a virtual event on Nov. 11th at 1:00 EST! Learn more at the link below. register.gotowebinar.com/register/310...

“Four hundred years of struggle against executive taxation without representation should not end with statutory cleverness and emergency declarations.” Read the latest Expert Forum as SCOTUS prepares to hear oral arguments on whether the president can impose taxes without congressional approval.

As polls open across the nation, know your rights this Election Day.

"Four hundred years of struggle against executive taxation without representation should not end with statutory cleverness and emergency declarations." 📖 On Tariffs and Constitutional Structure at the ACSBlog by Mauni Jalali.

ACS is hiring! Join our team as an Executive Assistant to our President & EVP. Help advance our mission while supporting leadership and development efforts. $55K + 4-day work week. Apply by emailing [email protected] #NowHiring www.acslaw.org/acs-executiv...

New paper from me offering a holistic assessment of #SCOTUS's behavior on Trump-related emergency applications thus far: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... TL;DR: The ultimate theme of the decisions is a majority bent on preserving *their* supremacy, as such—which is likely to only be self-defeating.

From bans to lawsuits, attacks on DEI are spreading — but so are the victories. Advocates nationwide are using the First Amendment to fight back and win. Listen to the latest episode of Broken Law to learn more. 💪⚖️ #DEI #FirstAmendment Full episode: www.acslaw.org/podcast/epis...

It’s National Vote Early Day! Check your state’s vote early options here: voteearlyday.org/vote/

Our @minnesotaacs.bsky.social celebrated its 10th Annual Progressive Law Benefit last week. Danger Boat Productions hosts the annual trivia event, which features progressive leaders (very often @erinmayequade.bsky.social!) quizzing on topical issues while raising funds for the ACS chapters network.

What are journalists dealing with on the front lines covering DHS and ICE? @attorneynora.bsky.social @writeralejandra.bsky.social @plasticjesusart.bsky.social @mvtopic.bsky.social and I had a lot of ground to cover in this 1-hour panel hosted by @exposedbycmd.bsky.social and @acslaw.bsky.social!

Don't look past city council elections this fall: In cities like Aurora and Spokane, they’ll decide the local balance of power more so than other elections on the ballot.

📅 A number of states and localities have upcoming elections in November. ACS encourages network members to consider signing up to be non-partisan Election Protection volunteers. Links to sign up follow below.

The American Constitution Society is entering a new chapter. Phil Brest — former White House Senior Counsel who led Biden’s judicial confirmations — will serve as ACS’s next President, guiding our work to defend democracy, uphold the rule of law, and prepare the next generation of legal leaders. ⚖️

It is overwhelming to scroll through the news and watch many things we care deeply about seemingly slipping away. But, we have power when we work together. Find your community- through an ACS chapter (dms=open!), volunteer projects, or through one of the many civic orgs doing important work!

If you joined a #NoKings🚫👑 protest this weekend, you exercised your First Amendment rights. These rights are under threat, especially as DHS & ICE escalate violence against journalists, observers, & peaceful protesters alike. Join @commoncause.org @exposedbycmd.bsky.social & ACS to learn more Weds.

⚠️ The federal government is trying to add a giant hurdle to ballot access for eligible Americans - and they are trying to do it outside of the legislative process through rulemaking! YOU‼️ and all of your friends have the opportunity to respond - but that response window closes tomorrow. Comment! ⬇️

📣 Today is the day! Our Constitution was designed to prevent a monarchy. Join your community to stand up for our Constitution at a ⭐#NoKings⭐ event near you! www.nokings.org

Our Constitution was designed to prevent a monarchy. Find your nearest #NoKings event happening tomorrow!

Join ACS and the Center for Media and Democracy on Oct. 22 for “Rights Under Attack: DHS Violence Against Journalists, Observers, and Protestors”, a virtual briefing featuring journalists and lawyers on the growing threats to our First Amendment rights. www.acslaw.org/event/rights...

Calling journalists, lawyers and activists: Join FPF's @adamrose.bsky.social for an online conversation with @acslaw.bsky.social and @exposedbycmd.bsky.social about the impact of federal law enforcement violence on your First Amendment rights. 🗓️ Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 3 p.m. ET Free signup:

The federal government plans to require voters to show citizenship documentation for voter registration, shutting millions of eligible Americans who can’t easily access these documents out of the ballot box! Read the proposal and comment by Oct. 20. www.regulations.gov/commenton/EA...

Now's the time to get your tickets for the ACS Minnesota Progressive Law Benefit! Come join us on Thursday, Oct. 23, for a night of fun and fundraising for progressive legal causes. Registration closes soon! getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/ev...

📅 Next week, join ACS and @exposedbycmd.bsky.social for a briefing about the dire threat federal law enforcement violence poses to our First Amendment rights to speech, assembly, and a free press, including your right to record ICE activity and anti-ICE protests.

More judges speak to the press (the NYT) about what a disaster the Supreme Court (specifically the shadow docket) has been - “incredibly demoralizing & troubling”; a “judicial crisis”; a “slap in the face to district courts.” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

📅 One week from today. Make your plans to join #NoKings.

As the first week of the new Supreme Court term comes to a close, it is a good time to review the ACS Supreme Court Preview with leading experts providing insight on cases heard this week and those coming up ahead. youtu.be/wsgYVCsz-Sw?...

In the ninth day of a government shutdown, the conservative-led Senate is proceeding with Trump’s controversial judicial nominations. Later today, Jennifer Mascott is set to be confirmed to the Third Circuit seat in Delaware despite having little connection to the state.