There is a new monster spreading like a virus throughout this country, and especially in the South: data centers and the Artificial Intelligence that they power. Join us for a talk by Dr. Rania Masri the Co-director of North Carolina Environmental Justice Network about the dangers posed by data centers and AI on the environment, public health, the labor market, and other pressing matters in NC and nationwide.
Since 1990, Rania Masri has organized for justice and against systems of oppression and wars—through protests, teach-ins, and conferences; political organizing; public speaking training; and writings, research, and media work. Rania joined NCEJN in June 2022 as Co-Director and Director of Organizing and Policy. She got her PhD from NCSU in 2000, and her Masters in Environmental Management from Duke University in 1995.
ACS UND Presents First Things First: A Discussion on the First Amendment, the Right to Assemble and Associate, & the Rule of Law
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 ACS UND for a discussion on the freedom of Assembly and Association with ACLU Advocacy Manager Cody Schuler, how weakened rule of law can affect the protection of these rights, and what we can do about it.
This event offers a focused discussion on the path from law school to a career in the judiciary. The panelists: E.D. KY District Judge Karen K. Caldwell, E.D. KY Magistrate Judge Matthew A Stinnett, and former Chief Justice of the KY Supreme Court Laurance B Vanmeter join us to share insights on the clerkship application process, life in chambers, and the skills that make candidates stand out. The panel is primarily geared to 1L and 2L students and is cohosted with the Kentucky Law Journal and the Federalist Society.
Join us for a timely and in-depth conversation examining the constitutional framework governing immigration enforcement, with a particular focus on ICE raids and related enforcement practices. This panel will explore key legal questions involving the Fourth Amendment, due process protections, federalism, and the broader intersection of immigration law and constitutional rights.
Panelists will discuss the legal boundaries of immigration enforcement and the real-world implications for civil liberties, impacted communities, and attorneys working in immigration and public-interest law.
We are pleased to host Amanda Williams (LSEM, Immigration Attorney), Katie Meyers (Head of the WashU Immigration Clinic), members of the legal team from MICAH and Monarch, and Professor Sheldon Evans.
Please join ACS at Georgetown Law for a lunchtime conversation with Faculty Advisor and Georgetown Law Professor Steve Vladeck on the State of the Judiciary: Where We Are Now and How to Achieve a More Progressive Future. Lunch will be served.
Join ACS and La Alianza for “Practitioners in Immigration Law,” a dynamic panel featuring leading Bay Area professionals working across the immigration system during this period of rapid change.
This engaging conversation will include a removal defense attorney, a former immigration judge, a nonprofit advocate, and a business immigration attorney. The panelists will share insights from their diverse career paths and reflect on how shifting policies, political pressures, and institutional changes are affecting their day-to-day work, ethical responsibilities, and career trajectories.
The event will also include tabling by Students and Faculty for Immigrants’ Rights Education (SAFIRE) at Cal. They will share information about local opportunities to learn more about opportunities to get involved in immigration advocacy.
