American Constitution Society

10/27/2026

Join ACS for a virtual panel on November 5th at 12:30pm ET titled ACS Career Webinar: Applying to Jobs on the Hill! This webinar will feature current and former Hill staffers discussing their experiences as progressive lawyers in the legislative branch. Whether you are a law student or early-career attorney seeking your first position, or an experienced lawyer looking to transition to senior Hill roles, this panel will cover the fundamentals of successfully navigating a Capitol Hill job search. Speakers will also discuss how to frame existing legal experience—particularly in oversight and investigations—as critical skills for the next Congress.

Register here: https://getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/events/event/1793

10/26/2026

Statement from ACS in response to Rep. Jim Jordan's letter to the Judicial Conference calling for an investigation of the judge in Trump's anti-weaponization fund case.

Read more about the complaint here: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/obama-appointed-judge-center-trumps-anti-weaponization-fund-case-hit-misconduct-claim

10/26/2026

ACS would like to thank the AAJ Robert L. Habush Endowment for supporting and our speakers and attendees for participating in our event, 1983 in 2026: Federal and State Developments in Law Enforcement Accountability. We appreciated the engaging conversations on emerging avenues for federal law enforcement accountability!

10/23/2026

It’s no surprise—but still deeply troubling—that this administration continues to insert itself into federal elections and disregard longstanding, bipartisan norms against election interference. We can expect more as elections approach, but we cannot let meritless lawsuits deter us from exercising our right to vote. Make sure you’re registered and make a plan to vote at

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10/21/2026

ACS President Phil Brest had the honor last week of interviewing United States Senator Dick Durbin about his 40+ years in Congress. In a wide-ranging conversation and with nearly 100 attendees present, Brest asked Senator Durbin about his proudest legislative achievements, ways in which the Senate has changed since he arrived in 1997, and the profound, positive impact the Senator has had on the federal Judiciary.

Students from ACS Chapters at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, DePaul University College of Law, the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, Chicago-Kent College of Law and the University of Chicago Law School were also in attendance and had the chance to meet Senator Durbin.

10/20/2026

Join ACS in celebrating Election Hero Day! Today we honor the poll workers, staff, officials, and volunteers who safeguard our right to vote and keep democracy running. These election heroes ensure that voting is safe, secure, and accessible for all Americans.

You can be an Election Hero too by signing up to become a poll worker today! Sign up here: https://www.acslaw.org/projects/run-vote-work/become-a-poll-worker-today/

10/15/2026

Join ACS for our 2026-2027 National Supreme Court Preview, featuring a diverse group of constitutional and legal experts offering their insights into what we can expect from this U.S. Supreme Court Term. This virtual event will take place from 1:30pm to 3:00pm ET on Tuesday, October 20.

In recent years, the Roberts Court has fundamentally reshaped constitutional law. This Term, the Court will take up cases that could have profound implications for civil rights, public safety, and the health of our democracy. How far will the Court go to further transform voting rights, access to the courts to pursue accountability for law enforcement abuses, protections for gender and sexual minorities, gun violence prevention efforts, and other civil and constitutional rights?

Speakers:
Lindsay Langholz, Vice President of Policy and Programs, ACS (moderator)
John Cusick, Assistant Counsel, Legal Defense Fund
Danielle Jefferis, Associate Professor of Law, University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Law
Anya Marino, Chief Strategic Programs Officer, Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE)
Darrell A.H. Miller, Harry N. Wyatt Professor of Law, University of Chicago Law School

Register here: https://www.acslaw.org/event/acs-national-supreme-court-preview-2026-2027/

10/14/2026

After Trump, what will accountability look like?

Insiders likened aspects of Trump’s proposed “anti-weaponization fund” to a truth and reconciliation commission—a key transitional justice process—to legitimize the corrupt mechanism.

The Trump Administration’s use of this terminology raises important questions about what transitional justice mechanisms might be needed to address rights violations occurring during Trump’s term.

On Broken Law, Diane Furstenau is joined by Lisa Dicker, Assistant Professor of Law and Associate Director of the Hugh L. Carey Center for Dispute Resolution at St. John’s University School of Law, to discuss Trump’s use of transitional justice terminology and what transitional justice may look like in the post-Trump era.

Watch the clip, then listen to Episode 211: Truth and Reconciliation? Transitional Justice in the Trump Era and Beyond, wherever you get your podcasts or click here: https://www.acslaw.org/podcast/episode-211-truth-and-reconciliation-transitional-justice-in-the-trump-era-and-beyond/

10/14/2026

Join ACS on Thursday, October 22nd at the National Union Building in Washington, DC for 1983 in 2026: Federal and State Developments in Law Enforcement Accountability.

To support lawyers across the country in securing federal law enforcement accountability in their communities, the American Constitution Society will be holding a one-day symposium to engage practitioners, academics, and students on developments in this important area of the law. The symposium will include three panels on the Supreme Court’s Bivens decision and qualified immunity, litigation strategies for accountability cases, and legislative efforts focused on holding federal law enforcement accountable for unconstitutional conduct.

Learn more and register here: https://getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/events/event/1752

10/13/2026

Mark your calendars! 🗓 The 2027 ACS National Convention will take place June 10–11, 2027, at the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Looking ahead to next June, the challenges facing our democracy, the rule of law, and the progressive legal movement continue to demand our collective action and focus. We are bringing together leading legal scholars, practitioners, students, and advocates for two days of thoughtful conversations and dynamic programming centered on using the law to advance progressive ideas and protect our rights and democracy.

Help Shape the Convention: ACS Members are invited to share their speaker and programming recommendations. The deadline to submit your ideas is December 10, 2026. Need to become a member? Join here: https://www.acslaw.org/membership/join-us/

Stay tuned for upcoming details on registration, speakers, and student scholarships. We can't wait to see you in D.C. next June!

👉Submit your ideas here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAHLTOhM8XaXpNYARwvI2Uc0IcVVe6686CxSHxLl77kLrXvw/viewform