American Constitution Society

As the Trump Admin pursues its policy of deport ASAP, avoid questions later, it has found relief from 2 DC Cir. judges. Even as the SCOTUS' term ends and summer arrives, it’s important to keep our eyes on the courts as they weigh in on constitutional rights, like due process.

Appeals Court Allows Trump to Resume Expedited Deportations Nationwide In a 2-to-1 vote, a federal appeals court panel ruled that the president can expand the procedure, previously used primarily near the border, to arrests nationally.

In the waning days of the Court’s term, we expect to see many 6-3 decisions. Today was no exception, with 4 out of 5 falling along ideological lines.

In the opinions released today, that meant 6 votes against accountability for human rights violations, foreign and domestic.

6 votes against everyday people but on the side of corporate entities. And 6 votes against religious minorities who are simply seeking to vindicate their right to Free Exercise.

SCOTUSblog Independent news and analysis on the U.S. Supreme Court.

Today, ACS honors Black American culture in remembrance of Juneteenth. Let this day be a reminder to never give up the fight for a more inclusive democracy that protects and empowers all Americans.

Thank you to our generous 2026 Convention sponsors for bringing this event to life!

ACS is excited to announce that New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport will be joining us at our 2026 National Convention! She will be speaking on our Opening Plenary, Defending the Rule of Law: The Role of State Attorneys General today, June 18 at 4:30 p.m. ET. We are thrilled to have AG Davenport with us for this important conversation.

ACS is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Richard D. Cudahy Writing Competition!

This year’s Lawyer Winners are Leah Litman, Melissa Murray, and Kate Shaw.

This year's Student Winner is Rachael Totz.

Congratulations to all our winners!

ACS is pleased to announce Fatima Goss Graves, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Women’s Law Center, as the recipient of the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award. Join us in celebrating her distinguished legal career as an advocate for racial and gender justice, and as an inspiring example of how the law can be used as a force of good.

Statement from ACS on recent accusations of voter fraud in California.

We’re thrilled to have , President and Director-Counsel of , at the ACS National Convention in Washington, DC! A national leader on civil rights, Nelson will talk about the path forward to secure a multiracial democracy. Her remarks will be a highlight of our Welcome Dinner on Thursday, June 18.

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ACS is excited to announce that Senator Sheldon Whitehouse will be speaking at the 2026 ACS National Convention later this month! The Senator will speak at our Welcome Dinner on Thursday, June 18 about some of the most pressing legal issues facing the nation today and how we can respond.

Don’t miss it! Register now and be part of the nation’s leading gathering of progressive legal minds.

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