Join the ACS Chicago Lawyer Chapter and the University of Chicago Law School Student Chapter for a conversation with two former DOJ Deputy Chiefs to discuss the Second Trump Administration, and the politicization and future of the Justice Department.
Featuring:
Troy Edwards, Former Deputy Chief of the National Security Section, Eastern District, Virginia U.S. Attorney’s Office
Ashley Chung, Former Deputy Chief of Appeals, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. Attorney's Office
ACS Northwestern's second event of the spring semester, a conversation with Former DOJ Deputy Chiefs Troy Edwards and Ashley Chung. Students will be joining us on Tuesday, March 3rd at 3:30pm in MC 195 (Strawn Hall) to discuss how the Justice Department has been weaponized and how to reestablish its independence. Snacks and coffee will be provided.
With negotiators still working toward a long-term agreement on the management of the Colorado River, questions surrounding water governance in the Basin are more urgent than ever. In this ACS event, Professor Rhett Larson will examine the legal and institutional framework that governs the River, including the mechanics of water rights adjudications, the division of authority between federal and state actors, and the administrative tools available to address prolonged scarcity. Lunch will be provided!
The rights protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution are essential for the proper functioning of a responsive democracy. Too frequently, the First Amendment’s core freedoms are ignored or weaponized to suit the political and policy priorities of those in power. The U.S. Supreme Court inconsistently applies longstanding First Amendment jurisprudence, ignoring precedents they deem inconvenient. The Administration targets those whose speech it disfavors, from law firms to private individuals. State and local governments are quick to criminalize protected protest activity to stifle dissent and chill social movements. These actions raise important questions as to whether our legal and political systems can safeguard First Amendment rights for all, or whether skewed and selective application of these freedoms will become the norm.
Join us in room 5042 on Monday, March 2nd at 12:00PM for a discussion on recent challenges to the First Amendment from our courts, the presidency, and through the media with Professors Mary-Rose Papandrea, Micheal Gerhardt, and David Ardia, moderated by Professor Bill Marshall.
An event on the Mother-Young case in Wisconsin requiring the Wisconsin Department of Corrections to comply with state statutes and provide programing for incarcerated mothers with newborns. Panelists include lawyers from the ACLU of Wisconsin, corporate co-counsel, and incarcerated mothers.
Join fellow attorneys in St. Louis for a meeting to discuss launching the St. Louis Lawyer Chapter, organizing a steering committee, planning a kickoff event, and learning more about ACS's work to advance democracy and defend the rule of law. ACS is the nation's largest progressive legal network. We strive to ensure that the Constitution and the law work for all people by empowering leaders and informing discourse. Attend the meeting to learn more!
Upon entering the parking garage, all Husch Blackwell visitors will need to pull a ticket and park on levels P2-P5. From there, you will proceed to the elevator bank marked 8001 Forsyth. From the elevator bank, you will proceed to the lobby and check in with security to be granted access to the 15th Floor.