ACS Condemns NC Supreme Court Decision Blocking Certification of Justice Allison Riggs’ Re-election

Effort to subvert the will of the voters serves as a warning for other states.

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Navigating the Clerkship Process Event January 22

Law students of color and first-generation law students are encouraged to attend.

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ACS Applauds Historic Death Row Commutations

ACS hopes action will inspire states that retain the death penalty to reexamine their flawed systems.

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ACS Celebrates Recent Judicial Confirmations

Confirmations move the federal judiciary closer to reflecting the public it serves and fortifying all Americans’ confidence in our judiciary.

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ACS Releases Statement on President Biden's Recognition of the Equal Rights Amendment

January 17, 2025

 

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DEI and the First Amendment

January 13, 2025

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ACS Condemns NC Supreme Court Decision Blocking Certification of Justice Allison Riggs’ Re-election

January 9, 2025

 

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Episode 165: Judging the Failure of Constitutional Theory

January 8, 2025

 

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Episode 164: Holiday Reading Wishlist

January 8, 2025

 

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ACS Honors the Life and Legacy of President Jimmy Carter

December 29, 2024

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