The American Revolution is often framed as a struggle for liberty and self-governance. But how central was Native land and British Indian policy to the colonists' decision to break from England? In this event Professor Robert Miller will examine the Declaration of Independence through the lens of Federal Indian Law, focusing on its two references to "Indians", one explicit and one impede. The discussion will explore how the Declaration of Independence reflects colonial grievances tied to British policies toward Native nations, including the Royal Proclamation of 1763 and the Quebec Act. Lunch will be provided!
From Law School to Chambers: Judicial Careers and Clerking
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.
First Things First: A discussion on the First Amendment, the Right to Assemble and Associate & the Rule of Law
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.
Constitutional Formation and Three-Fifths Clause as Founding Doctrine
Part two of our black history month speaker series. Guest speaker Professor Zamir Ben-Dan from Temple University is coming to speak about how constitutional formation was informed by societal inequities, including the Three-Fifths Clause and Fugitive Slave Act, to contextualize the Constitution as a flawed product. Co-sponsors Black Law Students Association and Muslim Law Students Association.
The State of the Judiciary: Where We Are Now and How to Achieve a More Progressive Future
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.
ACS - Megawatts Over People: The Real Cost of Artificial Intelligence w/ NCEJN Co-Director Rania Masri
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.