ACS Georgetown: Standing Up for the Constitution with Zinelle October

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Please join the ACS Georgetown Student Chapter and the ACS Washington, DC Lawyer Chapter for a conversation with ACS Interim President Zinelle October and ACS Board of Directors member Dr. Michele Goodwin. They will discuss the current administration's assault against the Constitution, how ACS is responding, and what students and advocates can do.

Featuring:

Zinelle October, Interim President, American Constitution Society

Moderated by:

Michele Goodwin, Linda D. & Timothy J. O'Neill Professor of Constitutional Law and Global Health Policy, Georgetown University Law Center; Member, ACS Board of Directors

RSVP here.

For any accommodations, requests, and questions, please contact georgetownacs@georgetown.edu

Under the Bridge: The Criminalization of Homelessness (Panel and Movie Screening)

We are organizing a movie screening and panel discussion. The event will feature a documentary by Don Sawyer, focusing on the criminalization of homelessness in Indianapolis.

The schedule is as follows:

Movie Screening: 5:00 – 6:15 PM

Break with Refreshments

Panel Discussion: 6:30 PM

We invite you to join us for an insightful discussion on this important issue.

ACS Hosts Chase Strangio

ACS, in collaboration with the Student Public Interest Network and the Trans Empowerment and Advocacy Project, hosted Chase Strangio, one of the lawyers who argued Skrmetti in front of the Supreme Court.

Entering the Post-Obama Era

As we move further into the post-Obama era, it becomes essential to pause and reflect on the lasting impact of Barack Obama's presidency, not only on American politics but also on global affairs, social movements, and cultural shifts. This era marks a transition into a new phase of political and societal dynamics, shaped both by the successes and the challenges of his time in office. This conversation seeks to provide a nuanced understanding of the post-Obama landscape—one that balances reflection on the past with critical engagement for a forward-looking vision of America and the world.

ACS Book Club

ACS Book Club will be discussing Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America.