Join ACS, @afj.org, and HNBA on 9/24 at 12pm ET for a Pathways to the Bench panel in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Four judges will share their paths to the bench, discuss their experiences as Hispanic jurists, and offer insights for anyone considering judicial service.

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: nptogether.org/press/cap-st...

As exposed in a whistleblower disclosure released by Senator Blumenthal today, the Trump Administration’s rushed attempts to hamper mail-in voting could have devastating effects on citizens’ voting rights. (1/3) www.blumenthal.senate.gov/imo/media/do...

The Roberts Court continues to abuse its emergency docket to advance a nakedly partisan agenda. Today’s decision is procedural and litigators have rightly cautioned against panic. But there is justifiable fear stemming from today's decision and it must be reckoned with. 1/4

In the latest episode of Broken Law, Dr. Marisol LeBrón @marisollebron.bsky.social joins Valerie Nannery to dig into Puerto Rico’s colonial status, how it effects the everyday lives of Puerto Ricans, and how it enables the Trump Administration’s reinvigorated Monroe Doctrine.

Episode 207: Puerto Rico: A Part of but Apart from the U.S. | ACS

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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.

New on the ACS Expert Forum: @marykellypersyn.bsky.social and @brucelesley.bsky.social examine how the Supreme Court’s OT 2025 decisions showed a striking “judicial blindness” to children’s rights and well-being. Read the full analysis: www.acslaw.org/expertforum/...

The Supreme Court’s Judicial Blindness to Children in OT 2025 | ACS

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Today is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day! Poll workers are essential to the functioning of free and fair elections. Be a part of democracy by signing up to be a poll worker today! Sign up here: www.powerthepolls.org

No matter how many times the President and Stephen Miller say otherwise, the text and history of the Fourteenth Amendment are clear: everyone born on US soil and subject to US jurisdiction is a US citizen. Full stop. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/08...

Trump Administration Live Updates: President Again Targets Birthright Citizenship

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ACS is proud to announce the reinvigoration of the ACS Michigan Lawyer Chapter through the formation of a new board of directors! Join the newly revived Lawyer Chapter at one of their upcoming happy hours in Detroit! Register here: getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/ev...

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. It is on all of us to take up their mantle and continue the fight for a multiracial democracy.

In the wake of recent SCOTUS decisions like Dobbs and Skrmetti, the bodies and actions of queer people, mothers, and pregnant people have been increasingly criminalized. In this episode of Broken Law, Lindsay Langholz talks with Valena Beety about Pink Crime. www.acslaw.org/podcast/epis...

Episode 206: Pink Crime | ACS

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Still feeling inspired by the 2026 ACS National Convention? Our featured speakers continue to lead the fight to protect our rights, defend the rule of law, and strengthen our democracy. Watch their full remarks now available on our website: www.acslaw.org/get-involved...

In a new ACS Expert Forum piece, former Asst. U.S. Attorney @andrewtessman.bsky.social explains why mandated quotas risk pushing prosecutors toward numbers over justice—distorting charging decisions, undervaluing complex investigations, and weakening public trust. www.acslaw.org/expertforum/...

Why DOJ's Reported Return to Prosecutorial Quotas Will Fail | ACS

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Join us for tomorrow's kick-off event for the "Supreme Court at a Crossroads" series! In-person and virtual symposia around the country will explore whether SCOTUS reform is necessary and what it might look like. Register for the event here: getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/ev...

The federal government should work for all Americans, no matter who you voted for in any given election. Grateful to the litigators throughout the country bringing light to such abuses of power and violations of the basic tenets of the rule of law. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/b...

Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him (Gift Article)

Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.

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After six years of caterwauling about the 2020 election, the President last night offered nothing new - baseless claims cynically offered to promote his calls to restrict access to the ballot box. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Four takeaways from Trump’s prime-time address

The president promised major revelations on election integrity but largely revived familiar claims of fraud, criticized media outlets and urged passage of legislation that would curtail voting.

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The 2026 ACS National Convention was a chance for our progressive legal community to connect, learn from one another, and recharge for the fight ahead. Thank you to everyone who joined us! Convention photos and panel recordings are now available. Visit our website to revisit the highlights!

Statement from ACS on recent killings by ICE agents.

ICYMI: In a new profile by The Wall Street Journal, ACS President Phil Brest critiques Justice Samuel Alito’s shifting legal theories, labeling him an "interpretive opportunist": “Whatever theory of constitutional or statutory interpretation gets him to his preferred outcome is what he adopts.”

Essay | Samuel Alito, a MAGA-Friendly Justice With a New Conservative Legal Vision

Samuel Alito is fusing establishment conservatism and the Trump movement into a new legal doctrine. His approach to the law may outlast them both.

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At a time when the independence of agencies like the EAC is critical to helping ensure free and fair elections, this is a troubling move in the wrong direction, enabled by the Court’s disastrous Slaughter decision. www.votebeat.org/national/202...

Trump fires all commissioners of federal election agency

Months before the midterms, the only federal agency dedicated solely to election administration is now unable to do anything.

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Today, ACS President Phil Brest spoke on a panel at Georgetown Law as part of the @washlawyers.bsky.social's Summer Pro Bono Forum. Panelists discussed how lawyers can get involved in public interest work without acting as litigators.

On this date 158 years ago, the 14th Amendment was ratified, reconstructing and expanding what it means to be a citizen of the United States. Today, as this cornerstone of freedom is under threat, we encourage everyone to revisit the text. constitution.congress.gov/constitution...

Judge Chen’s op-ed is a reminder that judicial independence is not an abstract ideal—it is essential to equal justice and the rule of law. Courts must be able to uphold constitutional rights without political pressure, public intimidation, or fear of retaliation. www.dailyjournal.com/articles/392...

From ACS's statement in response to the end of the SCOTUS term: "All term, we saw the conservative supermajority of this Court deny the basic reading, history, and even tradition, of the Constitution..."

From ACS's statement in response to the SCOTUS decision in Trump v. Cook and Trump v. Slaughter: "The Roberts Court continues to backend its way into legal justifications for the policy outcomes it prefers."

As the Trump Admin pursues its policy of deport ASAP, avoid questions later, it has found relief from 2 DC Cir. judges. Even as SCOTUS' term ends and summer arrives, it’s important to keep our eyes on the courts as they weigh in on rights, like due process. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/23/u...

Appeals Court Allows Trump to Resume Expedited Deportations Nationwide

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In the waning days of the Court’s term, we expect to see many 6-3 decisions. Today was no exception, with 4 out of 5 falling along ideological lines.

AGs play a vital role in protecting our states from harm and in defending our constitutional rights. Proud to share the stage with @ag.state.mn.us, @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov, and Kristen Clarke to discuss how we are defending our states and the rule of law at @acslaw.bsky.social‘s National Convention.