American Constitution Society

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

10/12/2026

This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, ACS honors the strength and resilience of Native Americans and celebrates the rich and varied histories of Indigenous communities across the country. Each day ACS works to uphold our commitment to ensuring that our nation’s legal system both supports and is represented by all its people. Join us in celebrating the work of Native American leaders in the legal community who guide us to fulfilling the promise of liberty and justice for all.

10/09/2026

Join ACS for a virtual career panel on October 22 at 12p.m. ET titled ACS Career Webinar: Applying to Clerkships 2026! This webinar will explore the nuts and bolts of clerkship applications for state and federal courts. The call covers all the steps of the application process, including selecting courts and judges; cover letters; resumes; and recommendations. Anyone considering clerkships, including 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, or new lawyers in practice should attend.

Register here: https://getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/events/event/1784

10/08/2026

Looking for a way to get involved this Election Day? Lawyers, law students, and legal professionals can lend their skills as volunteers to election protection hotlines like 866-OUR-VOTE! Sign up for a shift to answer questions about polling locations, absentee ballots, and other election information.

Sign up here: https://866ourvote.org/volunteer/

10/08/2026

A daily reminder that, despite what the president might have you think, the Constitution does not allow him to "do whatever [he] want[s]."

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10/08/2026

State attorneys general make decisions that can profoundly affect our rights, our communities, and the rule of law. In a new ACS Expert Forum post, former D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine draws on his experience leading an attorney general’s office to explain why these often-overlooked elections—and your vote—matter.

Read the full post:

Attorneys general are the people's lawyers. Every state has one, and on November 3, voters in 30 states and the District of Columbia will choose theirs. Many of those voters will leave the attorney general line blank or vote a straight ticket without a second look. I am asking you to take that secon...

10/06/2026

Fall is packed with ACS programming! Check out the various ACS national and network events taking place this season. Videos of past national events can be viewed on the ACS website: https://www.acslaw.org/video/