David Sloss joins Lindsay Langholz on this weeks episode of Broken Law to discuss his new book, People v. The Court: The Next Revolution in Constitutional Law, and how power might be rebalanced through a change in judicial review standards. www.acslaw.org/podcast/epis...

ACS Celebrates Arab American Heritage Month! Honoring culture, contributions, and community.

As a federal judge already ruled last summer, 'our Constitution does not allow the President to impose unilateral changes to federal election procedures.' That remains true. www.npr.org/2026/03/31/n...

📣 Speaker Alert! Attorneys General Keith Ellison (MN) and Letitia James (NY) will join us at the ACS National Convention, June 18–20 in Washington, DC. They’ll lead a key discussion on “Defending the Rule of Law: The Role of State Attorneys General.” Don’t miss it—register today!

On this Trans Visibility Day, ACS remains proud to stand in solidarity with trans youth fighting for their rights, dignity and safety. 🏳️‍🌈

Once again, the Court sides with the religious right at the expense of LGBTQ+ youth. ‘Conversion therapy’ is harmful, and as Justice Jackson notes, the Constitution doesn’t shield dangerous medical practices just because they’re delivered through speech. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Please join ACS for Fellowships 101: How to Secure a Fellowship and Make the Most of It! This virtual panel discussion on April 8 at 12pm ET will cover all aspects of the fellowship process. Register here: getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/ev...

One week left to get Early Bird tickets for the 2026 ACS National Convention, now with reduced hotel fare! Join ACS for the premier progressive legal gathering of the year featuring new president Phil Brest. Get your tickets now! Register here: getinvolved.acslaw.org/2026convention

Today's new ACS Expert Forum Blog from Amanda Fuchs Miller highlights concerning policies that threaten to politicize federal funding. Read more and listen to her call to action below! Read the blog: www.acslaw.org/expertforum/...

Great event at @UMichLaw school today with @acslaw.bsky.social President Phil Brest and US District Judges Jonathan Grey, Brandy McMillion, and Rob White discussing paths to the bench.

SCOTUS is hearing Watson v. RNC today—a case that could reshape how states count mail‑in ballots. MS officials warn striking down state election laws could spark chaos. As ACS’s Lindsay Langholz told HuffPost, access to the ballot box used to be a bipartisan issue. www.huffpost.com/entry/suprem...

Robert Mueller was a dedicated and principled public servant. The President's glee in celebrating Mr. Mueller's death is shameful. apnews.com/article/robe...

Congratulations to Andrew Lievense on his appointment to the Michigan Court of Appeals, First District! A longtime supporter of ACS's Michigan Lawyer Chapter, Andrew is an outstanding addition to the Michigan bench. www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news...

Two weeks left to get Early Bird tickets for the 2026 ACS National Convention! Join ACS as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary and welcome new ACS President Phil Brest for the premier progressive legal gathering of the year. Get your tickets now! Register here: getinvolved.acslaw.org/2026convention

We are thrilled to congratulate ACS NY Lawyer Chapter Co-President Taylor Brown on her recent appointment as the Director of the Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs! We wish her continued success in this new position and are excited to see all she will accomplish. www.nyc.gov/mayors-offic...

Join ACS, AFJ, the LGBTQ+ Bar, and NACA for a virtual panel on 3/25, at 1:00 p.m. ET featuring trailblazing women state supreme court justices exploring their journeys to the bench. Register here: afj-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

ACS is growing. New chapters, new energy, and a bold vision as we head into our 25th year with President Phil Brest. Join the network defending the rule of law and constitutional rights. See you in DC: ACS Convention, June 18–20. Register today: www.acslaw.org/get-involved...

President Trump’s crusade to relitigate the 2020 election and perpetuate the Big Lie continues, first in GA, now in AZ. His abuse of the federal government’s power and corruption of the DOJ’s independence continue to threaten our democracy. Read more: www.nytimes.com/2026/03/09/n...

ACS welcomes Brendan V. Johnson, former US Attorney for the District of South Dakota, as a new member of our Board of Directors! Read the Press Release: www.acslaw.org/press_releas... Read his bio: www.robinskaplan.com/professional...

In the latest episode of Broken Law Kim Lane Scheppele joins Valerie Nannery to discuss how America’s slide into autocracy is similar to and different from autocratic shifts around the world, how far America is on the path to autocracy, and what we can all do to stop the descent.

New ACS Expert Forum Blog: National Police Accountability Project ED Lauren Bonds examines the tragic death of Dr. Linda Davis and the systemic failures that contributed to her preventable loss. Read the full blog: www.acslaw.org/expertforum/...

Join Speak Up for Justice for tomorrow's virtual event at 12pm ET. An Unprecedented Attack: Multiple Federal Judges Threatened with Impeachment will feature retired US District Court Judges along with current law professors. Tune in: speakupforjustice.law

Join the American Constitution Society for our 2026 National Convention as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary and welcome new ACS President Phil Brest for the premier progressive legal gathering of the year! Register here: getinvolved.acslaw.org/2026convention

Judge Cannon has delayed and denied justice in this case since it was first assigned to her. Judges should let the law and facts lead to the correct result, not reverse engineer a desired outcome. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Mollie Davis, President of Creighton Law’s ACS Student Chapter, wrote about how recent violence from ICE officials have brought back trauma from her experience as a school shooting survivor. Read her impactful story and call to action below. www.buzzfeed.com/molliedavis/...

DOJ has proposed an interim final rule changing the Board of Immigration Appeals review process, reducing the appeal window of Immigration Judges’ decisions and refusing appeals unless the Board unanimously grants it. Submit comments through 3/9 below. www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...

The Roberts Court struck down Trump’s tariffs, saying the administration stretched a statute to claim powers it didn’t have. Amazing how willing the Court is to step in when corporate interests are at stake. If only everyday Americans got the same treatment.

Join Speak Up for Justice for a virtual event on February 26th at 12pm ET titled An Unprecedented Attack: Multiple Federal Judges Threatened with Impeachment. The conversation will feature retired US District Court Judges along with current law professors. Tune in: speakupforjustice.law

As ACS President Phil Brest told the NYT this week rejecting originalism isn’t enough — ACS needs to be part of lifting up an affirmative, alternative vision of constitutional interpretation. “The real genius of originalism is not in its intellectual heft, it is in the framing and the messaging.”

ICE detentions continue despite federal judges ruling 4,400+ times that they were unlawful. Judge Thomas Johnston writes, “It is appalling that the Government insists that this Court should redefine or completely disregard the current law as it is clearly written.” www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

650+ lawyers have signed on to the Principles for the Independence of the Legal Profession, drafted by 30+ former federal judges. Former ACS Board member Hon. Shira A. Scheindlin breaks down the importance of protecting the profession’s integrity in this NYT op‑ed. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/o...

📖 by Scott Skinner-Thompson at the ACS Expert Forum: Observing ICE is Legal. Killing Observers is Not.

Another federal grand jury has stopped what should have never been started. The DOJ’s weaponization of our legal system against those who speak out on constitutional abuses must end. Read more: www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

The president has literally no constitutional role or powers when it comes to the administration of our elections. His dogged pursuit of retribution for losing the 2020 election and his commitment to the Big Lie threatens the core of our democracy: free and fair elections.

In this moment, as so many are drawing lessons and inspiration from the civil rights movement, we are reminded that Black History is American History and continues to shape this country and our legal system for the better.

The arrests of journalists Don Lemon & Georgia Fort are a stark reminder of how essential — and fragile — press freedom is right now. We cannot allow the gov't to silence journalists for doing their jobs — especially when they’re shining light on matters that demand public accountability.

We were proud to be part of this event reflecting on the origins, growth, and future of the progressive legal movement—and on 25 years of ACS working to advance democracy, equality, and the rule of law. www.law.georgetown.edu/news/georget...

ACS is proud to be a part of former Clerkship Cohort member Jasmine Marchbanks-Owens' legal journey, and we applaud her use of the law as a tool for justice and empowerment! jacksonadvocateonline.com/jasmine-marc...

Masked federal agents continue to function illegally as judge, jury, & horrifically as executioner. They have executed yet another citizen in the streets of an American city – this is illegal, unacceptable & un-American. There must be accountability & the legal reforms necessary to make it possible.

Insights from legal experts one year into the second Trump Administration — Peter Shane, Broken Law Ep. 176 (4/6).

Insights from legal experts one year into the second Trump Administration — Nora Benavidez, Broken Law Ep. 192 (1/6). Read More: www.acslaw.org/press_releas...

We are deeply troubled by the recent attack against Indiana Judge Steven Meyer and his wife Kimberly. Our courts cannot function under the threat of violence, and we must end this disturbing trend of attacks against judges. We wish the pair a speedy recovery. www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-c...

The right to legal counsel isn’t optional — it’s a constitutional guarantee. When ICE blocks access to counsel, it doesn’t just undermine individuals’ access to justice and due process— it erodes the integrity of our entire legal system. abcnews.go.com/US/lawyers-a...

Our friends at the @oneillinstitute.bsky.social are hosting an important institute next month on addiction policy and the law, which includes CLE. More information ⬇️

Celebrating 25 years of advancing the progressive legal movement—right where it all began, at Georgetown Law. 🎉

📣 Attention Rhode Island. We're getting organized! Register to join a call next month to learn more about ACS in The Ocean State!🌊

We’re proud to spotlight an upcoming ACS Georgia Lawyer Chapter event featuring a distinguished panel of Georgia jurists discussing their paths to the bench and the realities of judicial service across Georgia’s courts. Learn more: getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/ev...

Join ACS and @theappellateproj.bsky.social for a panel discussion designed for law students of color and first-generation law students that will demystify judicial clerkships and highlight them as an attainable pathway. Register here: getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/ev...

This must not be normalized. Read President Phil Brest’s full statement on the killing of Renee Nicole Good and the urgent need for accountability. Read more: www.acslaw.org/press_releas...

📣 Attending #AALS this week? Join @brennancenter.org and ACS tomorrow for a discussion on Democratic Reconstruction, feat. Kate Andrias, Joseph Fishkin, Risa Goluboff, @michelegoodwin.bsky.social, & @olatij.bsky.social! Reception to follow.