Thank you to everyone who joined us for ACS Minnesota’s conversation on what Minnesota can do to reduce gun violence.

Dads for All is excited to co-host @minnesotaacs.bsky.social 's upcoming conversation on gun policy. Building stronger, safer communities for kids is at the heart of what we’re trying to do—and gun violence is part of that conversation. Join us Monday: getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/ev...

What can Minnesota do now to reduce gun violence -- especially in the coming legislative session? Join us on Sept. 28 at UMN Law for a conversation bringing together perspectives from law, policymaking, and community organizing. 6 p.m. | Register: getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/ev...

We present our seventh annual Justice David Lillehaug Award for Distinguished Leadership on Thursday, Sept. 17 to @aclumn.bsky.social 's Teresa Nelson. Hope to see you there -- getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/ev...

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Looking back to our event *six years ago* (!) honoring Justice Lillehaug w a lot of local luminaries --

Looking back to our event *six years ago* (!) honoring Justice Lillehaug w a lot of local luminaries --

New in PN: Blanche is Roy Cohn ... but worse "As they do when Trump serves up a shit sandwich of corruption seasoned w/ self-dealing, some GOP senators are pretending they might not give him what he wants. But barring something unexpected, they'll vote for Blanche, blessing the chaos that follows."

Todd Blanche is Roy Cohn ... but worse

Republicans own the orgy of corruption that will follow their vote to confirm him.

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I'm now in my 14th year as a board member at @minnesotaacs.bsky.social and ...the state of the chapter is strong. We started out with a couple person board in 2013ish, having sparsely attended happy hours in the backs of random bars. We had approx zero reach or influence.

Justice Anne McKeig leads the American Constitution Society in an oath.

Minnesota Supreme Court justice (and former ACS Chapter leader) Karl Procaccini: "We are the final say on what our *state* conditions mean [...] I encourage all of you to take a look at your state constitutions"

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Our candidate forum for Hennepin County Attorney is coming up on May 21, featuring Anders Folk, Cedrick Frazier, Diane Krenz, Matt Pelikan, and Hao Quang Nguyen. It's free, hybrid, and open to the public --> www.acslaw.org/event/acs-mi...

ACS Minnesota: Hennepin County Attorney Candidate Forum | ACS

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Please join us May 4th at 6pm for a panel discussion on Operation Metro Surge, the ICE occupation of Minnesota, and updates on ongoing litigation efforts 1/3

Please join the ACS Minnesota Lawyer Chapter for an insightful conversation with Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty on how modern prosecutorial strategies can strengthen community safety, plus an update on response to the shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

ACS Minnesota is heartbroken by another senseless ICE killing in Minneapolis. No Minnesotan should fear for their lives when exercising their constitutional rights to protest federal action and protect their neighbors. Please join us for a CLE to help support local lawyers' mental health needs.

ACS Minnesota: Joan Bibelhausen 2.0 - Reflections Over the Years on Mental Health in the Legal Profession and in the World Today | ACS

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I'm not actually doing it, just talking about it. Minnesota has an incredibly strong and connected bar that already has a lot of these resources in place. And immigration folks are spinning up ways for attorneys with no immigration experience to get trained and work docs.google.com/document/d/1...

MILRC Directory

Minnesota Immigration Legal Response Clearinghouse This project is an attempt to connect attorneys with organizations and groups responding to the ICE occupation of the Twin Cities. The information b...

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ACS Minnesota, in collaboration with Joan Bibelhausen of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, Minnesota, is proud to offer a Mental Health CLE to help MN lawyers understand and overcome mental health challenges. Please register here: getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/ev...

Minnesota needs help from local attorneys -- read how you can assist: open.substack.com/pub/acsmn/p/...

Emergency Action Needed: Support Local Families & Legal Aid

Dear ACS Supporters,

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A new spate of Justice Department officials quit because their section didn't want to probe Renee Good's shooting

At least four leaders of the Civil Rights Division resigned because the section's head, Harmeet Dhillon, decided not to investigate shooting of Renee Good.

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The Constitution of the Roberts Court is not color-blind. It is a Constitution that permits discrimination on the basis of race, but forbids alleviating discrimination on the basis of race. www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...

Conservatives Want the Antebellum Constitution Back

The Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments are in trouble.

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Do you want to use your legal skills to advance progressive causes in Minnesota? Are you interested in networking with other like-minded lawyers throughout the state? If so, please apply to join the ACS MN Lawyers Chapter Board of Directors! Applications due by Jan. 21. forms.gle/SkNsuSQoFZ9E....

ACS Minnesota Lawyer Chapter: 2026 Board of Directors Application

The Minnesota Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society is currently seeking applications for positions on our 2026 Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for helping to design and imp...

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Please join the Minnesota Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society for our sixth annual Justice David Lillehaug Award ceremony. We're honored to present this year's award to Justice Margaret Chutich! Please RSVP here: www.acslaw.org?post_type=ev....

ACS Minnesota: Sixth Annual Justice David Lillehaug Award for Distinguished Service Ceremony | ACS

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Please join the Minnesota Farmers Union, the American Economic Liberties Project, and the Institute for Local Self-Reliance for a virtual webinar on the ways unfair pricing practices are raising costs on Minnesotans. RSVP here: mfu.org/event/how-to...

High prices: How to crack down on unfair practices webinar - Minnesota Farmers Union

Join MFU, the AELP and the Institute for Local Self Reliance for a webinar on the ways unfair pricing practices are raising costs

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Please join the ACS Minnesota Lawyer Chapter for a conversation with Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Theodora Gaïtas on November 13 at 5 PM. We look forward to learning about Justice Gaïtas's path to the bench and her appellate practice pointers! Please RSVP here: www.acslaw.org/event/acs-mi....

ACS Minnesota: A Conversation with Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Theodora Gaïtas | ACS

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Join the ACS Minnesota chapter and the Minnesota Attorney General's Office to learn more about ongoing litigation against the Trump administration. We'll see you over the lunch hour on Wednesday, Nov. 5, for this important conversation! RSVP here: getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/ev....

Trivia is getting intense.

Our *10 annual* benefit is tonight! We're thankful for all of our current and past attendees who have helped support a strong local progressive community. Thanks to Tane Danger for hosting our programming every year, too!

Now's the time to get your tickets for the ACS Minnesota Progressive Law Benefit! Come join us on Thursday, Oct. 23, for a night of fun and fundraising for progressive legal causes. Registration closes soon! getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/ev...

Kicking off our event at the International Institute of MN, creating Welcome Kits for new arrivals to the US (co-sponsored with @swaempls.bsky.social )

📦 Join us July 28 for a hands-on kit build + tour at the International Institute of MN! Help assemble welcome kits for immigrant and refugee students. 💛 🕕 6–8PM | 📍St. Paul RSVP: getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/ev... This is part of our #Inalienable series of events focused on #ImmigrantJustice

Up next in our "Can He Do That?" series is an insightful event on the impact of recent executive orders on legal practice. Please join us on June 4 at 5:30 PM for appetizers, refreshments, and important discussion on how law firms can fight back. Register here: www.acslaw.org/.../acs-minn....

ACS Minnesota: Can He Do That? Executive Orders and Their Impact on the Legal Community | ACS

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