Article V of the U.S. Constitution provides two avenues for amending the Constitution. One of those avenues – an Article V Convention – has never before been used, in part because it could put the entire Constitution on the chopping block. Fact

Check-In On All Things #ReproRights

Jun 30th, 2022 26m 5s

This conversation was recorded via Twitter Spaces on Thursday, June 16 as part of the ACS National Convention in Washington, D.C. ACS Director of Chapters Peggy Li moderates a discussion about all things #reprorights with Rosann Mariappuram of

Dobbs What It Means And What You Can Do To Support #abortionrights

Jun 30th, 2022 32m 55s

This conversation was recorded via Twitter Spaces on Friday, June 24, just after the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health ruling came down from the U.S. Supreme Court which overturned the long-standing precedent in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood

Responding to Leaked Draft #SCOTUS opinion on Dobbs and Roe

May 11th, 2022 29m 32s

On May 3, 2022, the American Constitution Society held a Twitter Space discussion in response to the leaked draft Supreme Court opinion on Dobbs and Roe.

A History of Violence: Institutional Racism in Our Criminal Legal System

Jun 6th, 2020 1h 15m

The killing of George Floyd is not a singular or unique event. Nationally, black people are three times as likely as white people to be killed by police, with even more people of color surviving police violence but suffering grievous physical a

Corporate Conduct in the COVID-19 Crisis

May 21st, 2020 1h 2m

As states across the country begin to relax stay-at-home orders despite public health experts' serious concerns, corporate America is poised to be one of the most important players in the pandemic. At-risk industries like grocery stores, meatpa

Federalism: Friend or Foe? Federal & State Authority to Fight COVID-19

May 13th, 2020 57m 52s

After the federal government failed to announce a clear, national strategy for combating the COVID-19 health crisis, some state and local leaders took charge. Relying on the Constitution's federal structure, they closed schools and non-essentia

Unequal Protection: The Disparate Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color

May 4th, 2020 1h 3m

As we continue to learn more about COVID-19, it has become clear that this pandemic is disparately impacting people of color, and in particular, the Black community. A recent report from Mother Jones shows that Black Americans have disproporti

The Degradation of Democracy – and the Courts

Apr 28th, 2020 59m 24s

On Thursday, April 23, ACS finished its 2020 Student Convention Virtual Series with a discussion with Harvard Law professor Michael Klarman entitled “The Degradation of Democracy – and the Courts.”Featuring:Michael Klarman, Kirkland and Elli

Immigrants & COVID-19: Adding Pandemic to a System Already in Crisis

Apr 21st, 2020 1h 7m

The COVID-19 pandemic is posing challenges for everyone, but the hardships it poses for immigrants and the immigration system have been especially harsh. While prisons and jails across the country move to reduce their populations, immigrants in

Pandemic at the Courthouse Doors

Apr 8th, 2020 1h 1m

As public health experts predict that current social distancing measures may need to be in place weeks or months longer than originally anticipated, federal and state criminal and civil courts must grapple with what that means for judges, parti

Creative Lawyering: Fighting Goliath

Apr 3rd, 2020 1h

Join the ACS Student Chapters Team for another installment of our 2020 Student Convention Virtual Series! This panel sought to bring together those using courageous, creative litigation to take on powerful, systemic behemoths whose vast stature

Technology and Privacy During a Pandemic

Apr 1st, 2020 1h 1m

In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, the U.S. government is considering using technology to enforce “social distancing” and track the whereabouts of infected Americans. Although details of such government proposals are still vague, crit

Immunizing the Labor Market? Protecting American Workers During a Pandemic

Mar 30th, 2020 46m 30s

As COVID-19 spreads throughout the country, more than a million workers are expected to lose their jobs by the end of March. Those who remain employed face other obstacles, especially healthcare workers, who may lack protective gear, and minimu

Protecting the Right to Vote in 2020

Mar 27th, 2020 1h

Listen in with Alex Gulotta and Hannah Klain for a discussion on the 2020 voting landscape and how students can get involved in voter protection efforts. From the history of voting rights and the impact of the Shelby County decision to our curr

Student Leader Virtual Townhall with ACS President Russ Feingold

Mar 23rd, 2020 45m 16s

Listen to our Student Leader Townhall with ACS President Russ Feingold! This event is the first was the Student Convention Virtual Series. Radhe Patel, ACS Harvard Law School Chapter President, provided introductory remarks. Then, ACS Presiden

COVID-19 and the 2020 Elections

Mar 19th, 2020 56m 22s

With the continuing global spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during a presidential election year, election officials across the country are attempting to quickly devise and implement plans that account for the needs of vulnerable vo

Contained? Government Authority During a Health Crisis

Mar 6th, 2020 58m 41s

On January 31st, Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar declared a national public health emergency in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). With the warnings from health officials that the virus will “

ACS Career Call: Elevating the Accomplishments of Black Leaders

Feb 20th, 2020 58m 36s

On February 19, 2020, we were joined by fantastic panelists to celebrate Black History Month and elevate the accomplishments of black leaders. We heard from esteemed members of the ACS network from a variety of legal backgrounds, including a ju

War Powers, War Crimes, & Wartime Detention? A Discussion of the Trump Administration's Iran Actions

Jan 9th, 2020 1h 26m

The Trump administration’s decision to kill Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani without congressional authorization will have vast repercussions, geopolitical and otherwise. Indeed, the consequences are already being felt by U.S. citizen I

Articles Of Impeachment Webinar, Dec. 11

Dec 11th, 2019 56m 39s

This ACS webinar featured an expert discussion of the House’s articles of impeachment against President Trump, what they mean, and what we can expect as this process, so infrequently carried out in American history, moves forward.Featured Spe

The “Remain in Mexico” Policy: Raising Awareness and Crafting a Response Through Student Organizing

Nov 7th, 2019 57m 49s

This ACS conference call centered around creating a dialog around the "Remain in Mexico" policy, raising awareness of its effects, and lifting up student responses. Speakers included Savannah Kumar, University of Texas School of Law ACS Preside

Impeachment 101

Oct 4th, 2019 52m 1s

As the House’s impeachment inquiry ramps up, listen to an ACS briefing call with experts on the procedures and legal standards for impeachment, how those standards apply to the allegations against President Trump, and the implications for our n

The Constitution and the 2020 Election (Constitution Day Briefing Call)

Sep 17th, 2019 1h 2m

On September 17, ACS held a discussion of what’s at stake and what the candidates should be asked as they seek our nation’s highest office. As the presidential election heats up, the future of reproductive justice, voting rights, and crimina

What’s Next?: Will the Mueller Report Lead to Articles of Impeachment?

Aug 13th, 2019 47m 59s

In a recent filing with the D.C. federal court overseeing the grand jury convened by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, the House Judiciary Committee has asked for the release of the full Mueller Report and underlying materials. The Committee asse