American Constitution Society

American Constitution Society The leading progressive legal organization promoting the U.S.

Constitution and the values it expresses: individual rights and liberties, genuine equality, access to justice and democracy.

ACS signed a joint public statement in support of the Center for American Progress, an organization that recently faced ...
09/02/2026

ACS signed a joint public statement in support of the Center for American Progress, an organization that recently faced legal attack for exercising First Amendment rights.

Read the full statement at the link in our bio.

Statement from ACS on the recently released USPS whistleblower disclosure about the Trump administration's efforts to ha...
09/01/2026

Statement from ACS on the recently released USPS whistleblower disclosure about the Trump administration's efforts to hamper mail-in voting.

Read the full disclosure at the link in our bio.

Congratulations to Anna Chu, Bay Area Lawyer Chapter Leader, on being named the 2026 NAPABA Pro Bono Service Award recip...
08/25/2026

Congratulations to Anna Chu, Bay Area Lawyer Chapter Leader, on being named the 2026 NAPABA Pro Bono Service Award recipient!

A longtime advocate for civil rights and access to justice, Anna has helped connect more than $100 million in legal services with nonprofits advancing racial justice, gender equity, immigrants rights, and a stronger civil society. We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition!

Statement from ACS on yesterday's SCOTUS decision to allow for some restrictions on mail-in ballots in alignment with th...
08/25/2026

Statement from ACS on yesterday's SCOTUS decision to allow for some restrictions on mail-in ballots in alignment with the Trump Administration's recent Executive Order.

08/20/2026

In the latest episode of Broken Law, Dr. Marisol LeBrón joins Valerie Nannery to examine how Puerto Rico’s colonial status shapes everyday life on the island, from the legacy of the fiscal control board and Hurricane Maria to the Trump Administration’s use of Puerto Rico in advancing a reinvigorated Monroe Doctrine.
 
🎧 Listen to the full episode anywhere you find your podcasts or at the link in bio.

Today, we celebrate the anniversary of the 19th Amendment and the dedicated activists that fought for women's right to v...
08/18/2026

Today, we celebrate the anniversary of the 19th Amendment and the dedicated activists that fought for women's right to vote. To honor their work, we encourage you to make sure you're registered to vote and ready for the upcoming elections.

Poll workers are essential to the functioning of free and fair elections. Marta Hanson and Kim Lane Scheppele joined ACS...
08/11/2026

Poll workers are essential to the functioning of free and fair elections. Marta Hanson and Kim Lane Scheppele joined ACS's Broken Law podcast to discuss concrete action you can take as a poll worker to help protect democracy during election years. Be a part of democracy, be a poll a worker.

Join Power the Polls by becoming a poll worker today!

On the anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, we honor the sacrifices of the men and women who she...
08/06/2026

On the anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, we honor the sacrifices of the men and women who shed their blood, sweat, and tears to secure the right to vote. In the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, it is on all of us to take up their mantle and continue the fight for a multiracial democracy. Check your voter registration and get involved to help others access the ballot box and fair representation.

08/05/2026

After Dobbs and Skrmetti, the criminalization of pregnancy, motherhood, and q***r identity has taken new forms.

If abortion isn’t the charge, what is?

In this episode of Broken Law, Lindsay Langholz speaks with Valena Beety about her new book, Pink Crime, and how prosecutors are increasingly using other criminal charges to target pregnant people, mothers, and q***r communities—even when no abortion charge is filed.

Listen to the full conversation at the link in our bio.

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Still feeling inspired by the conversations and connections from the 2026 ACS National Convention?We're very grateful to...
07/29/2026

Still feeling inspired by the conversations and connections from the 2026 ACS National Convention?

We're very grateful to our featured speakers for sharing their expertise and for their continued leadership in defending the Constitution, protecting our rights, and strengthening the rule of law.

Click here to watch full panel recordings and featured sessions: https://www.acslaw.org/get-involved/acs-conventions/2026-national-convention/

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