ACS is hosting a panel discussion on the current state of Kansas and National Voting Rights. Featuring speakers with a broad range of expertise, we hope to equip attendees with the knowledge and context needed to understand the current challenges to voting rights, as well as the importance of voting and how to register.
Moderator: Steve McAllister to talk about his experience handling the redistricting litigation in the last cycle in Kansas, and how the KS Supreme Court ruled in that case.
Speakers:
1. Teresa Woody to speak about legislation with voting rights and voter registration rights in Kansas — legislation with Loud Light.
2. Alicia Bannon (if available) to speak about national voter suppression issues, including the pending Voting Rights Act cases before the US Supreme Court and national efforts to get rid of vote-by-mail.
3. Davis Hammet, (if available) president of Loud Light, to talk about what might potentially occur in redistricting efforts in the KS legislature this session if they decide to take it up, and the current status of his organization’s litigation on voting rights
4. Jamie Shew to talk about the importance of voting by mail in Douglas County, and how to register to vote in the 2026 primaries and general election
The ACS San Diego Lawyer Chapter is currently accepting applications to serve on its Board.
Made up of attorneys from across the San Diego area, the ACS San Diego Lawyer Chapter is committed to advancing ACS's mission of upholding democracy, defending the rule of law, and advocating for a more just and equitable constitutional system. Our work has spanned from helping identify potential candidates for judgeships (and supporting ACS's Path to the Bench Project), to conducting panels and programing on public policy issues, to hosting social events bringing ACS affiliated attorneys and law students together.
Now more than ever, ACS's work is critical to safeguarding the future of liberty and justice in the United States. If you are interested in joining this effort, we encourage you to apply to serve on our Board. Board members may contribute any amount of time they can offer to the Chapter's work, with the expectation that each Board member will contribute at least one program, event, or other project each calendar year.
If you're interested, apply here. Applications are due Thursday, October 16 at 12pm.
The 2025 Executive Board Elections and Happy Hour will be Friday, October 17, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at The Guild Hotel (500 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101).
Please join the ACS Executive Board for a group planning session to discuss the kinds of events you’d like to see hosted in the spring semester! It may seem early, but with finals rapidly approaching, this will be a casual way to get together with other members and help shape the kind of impact ACS can make at WashU. We’ll also be planning our signature event for the semester—so we’d love to have your input!
The American Constitution Society at Michigan law will host a lunch event with Professor Daniel Deacon, where we will discuss the current state of administrative law today. Topics will include the status of agencies such as the Department of Energy and the United States Agency for International Aid and Development, and recent attempts to fire prominent officials at independent bodies like the Federal Reserve.
Speaker: Professor Daniel T. Deacon, Assistant Professor of Law at Michigan Law and administrative law expert.
ACS at Michigan Law invites its 2025-2026 mentor and mentee pairs to grab coffee together at the law school café. These informal chats are a chance for new law students to get to know second- and third-year students, ask questions about school, internships, and career planning, and foster connection between ACS members generally.
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on constitutional law and judicial power as we welcome Espejo Yaksic, who will join us via Zoom, to explore the structure and role of the Supreme Court of Mexico. Our guest will provide insights into the Court’s evolving role in Mexican democracy, its approach to constitutional interpretation, and its impact on public policy and civil rights. Following the presentation, Prof. Segall will offer a comparative analysis, examining U.S. Supreme Court reform proposals and debates directly. The discussion will highlight key differences in judicial philosophy, institutional design, and the courts’ roles within their respective political systems.
