πRead Human Rights Magazine Vol 51, Issue 3 "The Fragility of Democracy" with Nancy Gertner's article on judicial independence threats. βοΈ Protect democracy.
π Read the full article HERE β‘οΈ https://ow.ly/XKTf50YqtXm
πRead Human Rights Magazine Vol 51, Issue 3 "The Fragility of Democracy" with Nancy Gertner's article on judicial independence threats. βοΈ Protect democracy.
π Read the full article HERE β‘οΈ https://ow.ly/XKTf50YqtXm
π₯ High school juniors & seniors! Join our "Lights, Camera, Justice!" film competition! π Submit short films on human rights by May 1, 2026. Let's elevate voices! π’ Learn more HERE β‘οΈ https://ow.ly/J7hh50XH8nW
Save the Date π
March 30, 2026 π°οΈ 2:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Intimate Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury & Criminal Justice CLE Panel.
Register HERE β‘οΈ https://ow.ly/2QEB50YpWsX
Just in a new ACLU report βοΈ: ICE rapidly expanded 287(g), turning local police into federal immigration enforcers, fueling racial profiling, fear, and civil rights abuses in immigrant communities.
Read the full ACLU Report β‘οΈ https://ow.ly/b6cs50YpJcp
πRead Human Rights Magazine Vol 51, Issue 3 "The Fragility of Democracy" featuring ABA President Michelle Behnke's introductory article "Safeguarding our Democracy"
π Read full issue HERE β‘οΈ https://ow.ly/TBIg50Ypor9
Save the Date π
April 30, 2026 π°οΈ 4:00 PM ET
Join authors David Martin & Amy Bonomi as they discuss recantation & domestic violence.
π‘Register HERE β‘οΈ http://bit.ly/4umCL5M
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Save the Date! The 2026 Thurgood Marshall Award Dinner will be held in Chicago on August 1, 2026. Join us as we honor Anthony D. Romero, ACLU Executive Director!
β¨ Register for tickets now: www.ambar.org/donatetma
πΊ Watch our announcement video HERE: https://ow.ly/gYpy50XWOgT
β¨ March is Women's History Month β¨ Honoring women shaping justice and progress. We recommit to equity and amplifying women's voices. πβ #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInLaw #CivilRights #GenderEquity #HerStory #EqualJustice
Serve as Secretary, Council Member, Committee Leader, Liaison, or Special Counsel.
Deadline: March 6, 2026.
Join the ABA Civil Rights & Social Justice Section and help advance human rights and justice.
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π¨ Save the Date! Join the free CRSJ Civil Rights Boot Camp 2.0 on March 20 & 27. Register now! https://ow.ly/jQCg50Yobpm
An Exploration of the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871 and How Itβs Weaponized
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Premiere Feb 26, 2026, 2 p.m. ET
CRSJ Chair Mario Sullivan & attorney Karis Stephen discuss the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871.
πΊ WATCH β‘οΈ https://ow.ly/Zc2V50Yl4kN
π¬ LIGHTS. CAMERA. JUSTICE. - ABA CRSJ Film Competition π½οΈ High school juniors/seniors, share your voice on civil rights! π₯ Submit short films by May 1, 2026. Join us!
π Click HERE for rules & details β‘οΈ https://ow.ly/vAwu50Y7LHu
SCOTUS blocks Trumpβs tariffs in 6β3 ruling
The Court says Congress controls tariff authority. A new 10% tariff has already been announced. What comes next?
π Read more at the link
https://ow.ly/l2jA50Ym2lg
An Exploration of the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871 and How Itβs Weaponized
π
Premiere Feb 26, 2026, 2 p.m. ET
CRSJ Chair Mario Sullivan & attorney Karis Stephen discuss the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871.
πΊ WATCH β‘οΈ https://ow.ly/Zc2V50Yl4kN
Serve as Secretary, Council Member, Committee Leader, Liaison, or Special Counsel.
Deadline: March 6, 2026.
Join the ABA Civil Rights & Social Justice Section and help advance human rights and justice.
Apply now.
https://americanbar.clickup.com/forms/1292907/f/17ekb-246651/0R6T4V9B5O1BN80LJU
Thank you to our 2026 Thurgood Marshall Award sponsor, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, for supporting free programming nationwide.
π‘ Learn more HEREβ‘οΈ https://ow.ly/5BnF50YhI5x
ποΈHow Things Work - The Legal Edition | When the DHS Immigration Enforcement Mission Collides with Your Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Kerry Doyle & CRSJ leader, Peter Mina.
πΊ Watch the full episode HERE β‘οΈ https://ow.ly/S0Sw50YkiVW
On World Day of Social Justice, we affirm justice is foundationalβprotecting rights, dismantling inequities, and ensuring dignity for all. βοΈ #WorldDayOfSocialJustice #SocialJustice #CivilRights #JusticeForAll #LegalAdvocacy
A federal judge orders DHS to give Minnesota immigrant detainees immediate lawyer access, ensuring their constitutional rights. Read more HERE β‘οΈ https://ow.ly/9OBR50Yj07x
π₯ High school juniors & seniors! Join our "Lights, Camera, Justice!" film competition! π Submit short films on human rights by May 1, 2026. Let's elevate voices! π’ Learn more HERE β‘οΈ https://ow.ly/J7hh50XH8nW
ποΈHow Things Work - The Legal Edition | Part 2: CLOSING THE DOOR ON ASYLUM? Pretermission of Asylum Cases in the Trump Era with Margaret K. Taylor & Jeremiah Johnson
πΊ Watch Part 2β‘οΈ https://ow.ly/El4s50YievU
πΊ Watch Part 1 β‘οΈ https://ow.ly/iORB50YievX
Thank you to our 2026 Thurgood Marshall Award Mission Partner sponsor, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, for supporting free programming nationwide. π‘ Learn more about the Thurgood Marshall Award HEREβ‘οΈ https://ow.ly/MZWX50YhI5J
The ABA Civil Rights & Social Justice Section honors the beginning of Ramadan, a sacred month symbolizing reflection, compassion, discipline, and community. We extend our sincere wishes to those observing this meaningful and holy occasion.
In partnership with the ABA Criminal Justice Section, this panel explores civil liberties, justice reform, and strategies for civil rights litigation.
π‘ Learn more HERE β‘οΈ ambar.org/SpringCJS
The House passed the SAVE Act on Feb. 11. The bill would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections.
If your legal name doesnβt match your birth certificate, additional documentation may be required.
Source:https://ow.ly/ic6q50YfpOl
Today, we mourn Jesse Jackson, a leader for racial justice and human dignity. ποΈ Rest in power. #JesseJackson #CivilRights #SocialJustice #BlackHistory #RestInPower
Wishing our community a very happy Lunar New Year. May it be filled with prosperity, renewal, and hope. β ABA CRSJ
The ABA Civil Rights & Social Justice Section honors Maha Shivratri, a night symbolizing transformation, reflection, and devotion. We extend our sincere wishes to those observing this meaningful occasion.
βThe only thing more powerful than love is hate.β Love calls us to act. Justice calls us to persist.
Wishing you a Happy Valentineβs Day from the ABA Civil Rights & Social Justice Section.
2025: A Year of Impact π Discover CPIL's latest report on advancing justice and removing legal barriers. Join us! ambar.org/cpil2025
We invite you to review our latest report and join us in our ongoing efforts to defend liberty and pursue justice.
ambar.org/cpil2025