Join ACS for voter registration and absentee ballot requests in Michigan to check your registration status and request your absentee ballot if you haven't yet!
A conversation with Matthew Wright (US v. Rahimi)
Join us for a conversation with Assistant Federal Public Defender Matthew Wright! Last term, Wright argued his first Supreme Court case, representing the respondent in United States v. Rahimi, a major Second Amendment case. He'll discuss how recent SCOTUS gun cases have affected his work as a public defender, how gun laws affect his clients, and how he prepared for his first argument at the Court. Lunch will be provided (it's not pizza). This event is co-sponsored with the Gun Violence Prevention (GVP) Clinic and the Criminal Justice League (CJL).
ACS Washington, DC: Fall Happy Hour
Please join the ACS Washington, DC Lawyer Chapter for their Fall Happy Hour at Dacha Beer Garden. Spend an evening chatting with your fellow D.C. progressives in a casual setting. All are welcome!
Reproductive Rights in North Carolina Post-Dobbs
This event (hosted by ACS) will include a discussion on the state of reproductive rights in North Carolina. The discussion will include a panel with Elizabeth Barber (ACLU of North Carolina), Susanna Birdsong (Planned Parenthood of the South Atlantic), and Dr. Amy Bryant. Professor Beth Posner will moderate the panel.
Cups of Counsel: ACS Networking Event & General Body Meeting
Join the American Constitution Society (ACS) for Cups of Counsel, a casual networking event followed by our General Body Meeting! This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow law students, discuss important constitutional issues, and learn more about ACS's upcoming events! Whether you're a current member or new to ACS, we encourage you to come, grab a cup of coffee provided by Sweetwaters Coffee, and learn how you can get involved in our organization!
ACS Presents: Corporatocracy, Protecting Democracy from Dark Money and Corrupt Politicians
Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy (Professor of Law at Stetson University) will discuss her new book, Corporatocracy, which looks at the January 6th, 2021, insurrection through the lens of money in politics. It examines past and present campaign finance scandals, including the rise of autocracies, which illustrate the risk of corporate political spending and dark money.
Please RSVP if you plan to join us. Dinner to be provided.