ACS Responds to the End of the Supreme Court’s Destructive, Retrograde Term

The facts have not mattered to the supermajority of this Court as it pursued its nakedly partisan and ideological agenda

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Thank you for an inspiring 2026 ACS National Convention. Together, we defend the rule of law.

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ACS Denounces the Supreme Court's Consolidation of Executive Power

The Roberts Court has surrendered power to the President at the expense of institutional independence.

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Fellowships 101: How to Secure a Fellowship and Make the Most of It

April 8 panel covered all aspects of the fellowship process, including how to craft a successful application.

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ACS Statement in Response to the End of the Supreme Court’s Destructive, Retrograde Term

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