Student and Faculty mixer with members of faculty at UVA.

This program aims to foster policy discussions related to the implementation and the use of capital punishment throughout the United States, particularly within the state of Georgia. A moderated panel featuring both students (from the Capital Defenders Clinic) and professionals (from the Capital Habeas Unit and GA Innocence Project, among others) will discuss capital punishment and its impacts on both the American Criminal Justice System and incarcerated Americans. This event will be co-sponsored with GSU's Criminal Law Society.

This will be a speaker event featuring Amanda Garcia of the Southern Environmental Law School to speak about environmental justice in Tennessee.

Matthew J. Platkin is the 62nd Attorney General of New Jersey. Attorney General Platkin’s top priority is protecting the rights and safety of New Jersey residents, and restoring public trust in government. His work includes investigating and prosecuting crimes, combating gun violence, enforcing strong consumer protection laws, protecting civil and reproductive rights, regulating important industries, rooting out corruption, and overseeing over 40,000 law enforcement officers throughout the state. Prior to his role as Attorney General, Platkin served as Chief Counsel to Governor Murphy.

In his talk, AG Platkin will cover his career path in public service and careers in public service broadly, employment opportunities at OAG (honors program and internships), and voting rights/election integrity. Q&A to follow.

ACS hosts Justice Elizabeth Welch of the Michigan Supreme Court on 9/26/2024 at 12:30 pm in Eck 1140. Justice Welch will be walking through the mechanics of stitching together majority opinions on a closely divided court, giving insight into the kinds of compromises made to get a majority.

Join the University of North Texas at Dallas ACS Student Chapter for its First General Meeting of Fall 2024.