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Join us for Living History: Greenwood, the Tulsa Race Massacre, and the Fight for Justice
on Feb 12, 2026, 2 PM ET as ABA past president Mary Smith chats with James O. Goodwin on Greenwood & Tulsa Race Massacre.
📺 Watch: ow.ly/BeLy50YcrXR
on Feb 12, 2026, 2 PM ET as ABA past president Mary Smith chats with James O. Goodwin on Greenwood & Tulsa Race Massacre.
📺 Watch: ow.ly/BeLy50YcrXR
February 12, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Join us for Living History: Greenwood, the Tulsa Race Massacre, and the Fight for Justice
on Feb 12, 2026, 2 PM ET as ABA past president Mary Smith chats with James O. Goodwin on Greenwood & Tulsa Race Massacre.
📺 Watch: ow.ly/BeLy50YcrXR
on Feb 12, 2026, 2 PM ET as ABA past president Mary Smith chats with James O. Goodwin on Greenwood & Tulsa Race Massacre.
📺 Watch: ow.ly/BeLy50YcrXR
On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the brilliance, resilience, and impact of women and girls shaping the future through discovery and innovation. The ABA Civil Rights & Social Justice Section honors your work and your voice.
February 12, 2026 at 12:24 AM
On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the brilliance, resilience, and impact of women and girls shaping the future through discovery and innovation. The ABA Civil Rights & Social Justice Section honors your work and your voice.
🏛️How Things Work - The Legal Edition | Part 1: Pretermission of Asylum Cases in the Trump Era
Margaret Kuehne Taylor & Jeremiah Johnson break down Trump-era asylum pretermission and its impacts on due process
📺 Watch the full episode HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/vvMt50Ycxj1
Margaret Kuehne Taylor & Jeremiah Johnson break down Trump-era asylum pretermission and its impacts on due process
📺 Watch the full episode HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/vvMt50Ycxj1
February 10, 2026 at 10:54 PM
🏛️How Things Work - The Legal Edition | Part 1: Pretermission of Asylum Cases in the Trump Era
Margaret Kuehne Taylor & Jeremiah Johnson break down Trump-era asylum pretermission and its impacts on due process
📺 Watch the full episode HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/vvMt50Ycxj1
Margaret Kuehne Taylor & Jeremiah Johnson break down Trump-era asylum pretermission and its impacts on due process
📺 Watch the full episode HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/vvMt50Ycxj1
Join us for Living History: Greenwood, the Tulsa Race Massacre, and the Fight for Justice
on Feb 12, 2026, 2 PM ET as ABA past president Mary Smith chats with James O. Goodwin on Greenwood & Tulsa Race Massacre.
📺 Watch: https://ow.ly/BeLy50YcrXR
on Feb 12, 2026, 2 PM ET as ABA past president Mary Smith chats with James O. Goodwin on Greenwood & Tulsa Race Massacre.
📺 Watch: https://ow.ly/BeLy50YcrXR
February 10, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Join us for Living History: Greenwood, the Tulsa Race Massacre, and the Fight for Justice
on Feb 12, 2026, 2 PM ET as ABA past president Mary Smith chats with James O. Goodwin on Greenwood & Tulsa Race Massacre.
📺 Watch: https://ow.ly/BeLy50YcrXR
on Feb 12, 2026, 2 PM ET as ABA past president Mary Smith chats with James O. Goodwin on Greenwood & Tulsa Race Massacre.
📺 Watch: https://ow.ly/BeLy50YcrXR
Invisible disabilities and mental health claims are facing high hurdles in federal courts. Nicole Porter, Rita Anne Rollins Professor of Law at William & Mary Law School, explains how judicial skepticism is impacting ADA enforcement. www.americanbar.org/groups/diver...
Defining Disability Under the ADA: An Interview Exploring Federal Court Trends
The ABA Commission on Disability Rights interviewed Nicole Porter, Rita Anne Rollins Professor of Law at William & Mary Law School, about her article, “Troubling Trends: ADA Definition of Disability C...
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February 10, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Invisible disabilities and mental health claims are facing high hurdles in federal courts. Nicole Porter, Rita Anne Rollins Professor of Law at William & Mary Law School, explains how judicial skepticism is impacting ADA enforcement. www.americanbar.org/groups/diver...
🎥 High school juniors & seniors! Join our "Lights, Camera, Justice!" film competition! 🌟 Submit short films on human rights by May 1, 2026. Let's elevate voices! 📢 Learn more HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/J7hh50XH8nW
February 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM
🎥 High school juniors & seniors! Join our "Lights, Camera, Justice!" film competition! 🌟 Submit short films on human rights by May 1, 2026. Let's elevate voices! 📢 Learn more HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/J7hh50XH8nW
The DOJ's new rule lets the BIA decline immigration case reviews, cutting appeal deadlines from 30 to 10 days to reduce backlog. Advocates warn it risks due process and burdens courts. Legal challenges expected.
Read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/Huxl50YbNUx
Read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/Huxl50YbNUx
February 9, 2026 at 4:41 PM
The DOJ's new rule lets the BIA decline immigration case reviews, cutting appeal deadlines from 30 to 10 days to reduce backlog. Advocates warn it risks due process and burdens courts. Legal challenges expected.
Read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/Huxl50YbNUx
Read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/Huxl50YbNUx
Today we honor a woman whose strength sparked a movement. Rosa Parks showed us that standing for justice can start by staying seated. Her legacy inspires every fight for dignity and rights. Let's carry her courage forward. ✊🏾🖤
February 4, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Today we honor a woman whose strength sparked a movement. Rosa Parks showed us that standing for justice can start by staying seated. Her legacy inspires every fight for dignity and rights. Let's carry her courage forward. ✊🏾🖤
📅 Save the Date! The 2026 Thurgood Marshall Award Dinner will be held in Chicago on August 1, 2026. Join us as we honor Anthony D. Romero, ACLU Executive Director!
✨ Register for tickets now: www.ambar.org/donatetma
📺 Watch our announcement video HERE: https://ow.ly/gYpy50XWOgT
✨ Register for tickets now: www.ambar.org/donatetma
📺 Watch our announcement video HERE: https://ow.ly/gYpy50XWOgT
February 4, 2026 at 5:02 PM
📅 Save the Date! The 2026 Thurgood Marshall Award Dinner will be held in Chicago on August 1, 2026. Join us as we honor Anthony D. Romero, ACLU Executive Director!
✨ Register for tickets now: www.ambar.org/donatetma
📺 Watch our announcement video HERE: https://ow.ly/gYpy50XWOgT
✨ Register for tickets now: www.ambar.org/donatetma
📺 Watch our announcement video HERE: https://ow.ly/gYpy50XWOgT
Resposted from NARF
A recording for NCAI and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF)’s “Know Your Rights: Tribal Citizens, Law Enforcement Encounters, and Practical Steps to Stay Safe” webinar held yesterday is now available.
View the recording here: www.ncai.org/section/webi...
A recording for NCAI and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF)’s “Know Your Rights: Tribal Citizens, Law Enforcement Encounters, and Practical Steps to Stay Safe” webinar held yesterday is now available.
View the recording here: www.ncai.org/section/webi...
February 3, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Resposted from NARF
A recording for NCAI and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF)’s “Know Your Rights: Tribal Citizens, Law Enforcement Encounters, and Practical Steps to Stay Safe” webinar held yesterday is now available.
View the recording here: www.ncai.org/section/webi...
A recording for NCAI and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF)’s “Know Your Rights: Tribal Citizens, Law Enforcement Encounters, and Practical Steps to Stay Safe” webinar held yesterday is now available.
View the recording here: www.ncai.org/section/webi...
Pregnant people are being criminalized, often for outcomes beyond their control. Join experts Karen Thompson, Kim Foxx, and Dr. Jamila Perritt on Feb. 12 at 2 PM ET for “Legal Rights of Pregnant People: Trends and Alternatives to Criminalization.” Register: ambar.org/pregnantrights
February 2, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Pregnant people are being criminalized, often for outcomes beyond their control. Join experts Karen Thompson, Kim Foxx, and Dr. Jamila Perritt on Feb. 12 at 2 PM ET for “Legal Rights of Pregnant People: Trends and Alternatives to Criminalization.” Register: ambar.org/pregnantrights
🎬 LIGHTS. CAMERA. JUSTICE. - ABA CRSJ Film Competition 📽️ High school juniors/seniors, share your voice on civil rights! 🎥 Submit short films by May 1, 2026. Join us!
👉 Click HERE for rules & details ➡️ https://ow.ly/vAwu50Y7LHu
👉 Click HERE for rules & details ➡️ https://ow.ly/vAwu50Y7LHu
February 2, 2026 at 6:34 PM
🎬 LIGHTS. CAMERA. JUSTICE. - ABA CRSJ Film Competition 📽️ High school juniors/seniors, share your voice on civil rights! 🎥 Submit short films by May 1, 2026. Join us!
👉 Click HERE for rules & details ➡️ https://ow.ly/vAwu50Y7LHu
👉 Click HERE for rules & details ➡️ https://ow.ly/vAwu50Y7LHu
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This #BlackHistoryMonth, join three ABA past presidents as they examine the struggle for change and racial equity in the legal profession from the past, present and future: https://bit.ly/4bLh1cH
February 1, 2026 at 4:03 PM
This #BlackHistoryMonth, join three ABA past presidents as they examine the struggle for change and racial equity in the legal profession from the past, present and future: https://bit.ly/4bLh1cH
Happening NOW! Join us online to honor Judge Jason M. Sengheiser with the 2026 Father Robert F. Drinan Award on Jan 29 at 6:30 PM EST! Register here ➡️ https://ow.ly/qWFo50XC6p9
January 29, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Happening NOW! Join us online to honor Judge Jason M. Sengheiser with the 2026 Father Robert F. Drinan Award on Jan 29 at 6:30 PM EST! Register here ➡️ https://ow.ly/qWFo50XC6p9
Confronting the Rise of Antisemitism in America: Law, Advocacy, and Democratic Values
Join us TODAY, Jan 29, 2026, at 2 PM ET to discuss antisemitism in America with Laura Shaw Frank & Mark Schickman!
📺 WATCH HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/bbzt50Y5uHp
Join us TODAY, Jan 29, 2026, at 2 PM ET to discuss antisemitism in America with Laura Shaw Frank & Mark Schickman!
📺 WATCH HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/bbzt50Y5uHp
Confronting the Rise of Antisemitism: Law, Advocacy & Democratic Values | Chair Chat
This Chair Chat examines the alarming rise of antisemitism in the United States and the forces driving its resurgence across ideological lines. Drawing on da...
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January 29, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Confronting the Rise of Antisemitism in America: Law, Advocacy, and Democratic Values
Join us TODAY, Jan 29, 2026, at 2 PM ET to discuss antisemitism in America with Laura Shaw Frank & Mark Schickman!
📺 WATCH HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/bbzt50Y5uHp
Join us TODAY, Jan 29, 2026, at 2 PM ET to discuss antisemitism in America with Laura Shaw Frank & Mark Schickman!
📺 WATCH HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/bbzt50Y5uHp
Join us online TOMORROW to honor Judge Jason M. Sengheiser with the 2026 Father Robert F. Drinan Award on Jan 29 at 6:30 PM EST! Register here ➡️ https://ow.ly/qWFo50XC6p9
January 28, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Join us online TOMORROW to honor Judge Jason M. Sengheiser with the 2026 Father Robert F. Drinan Award on Jan 29 at 6:30 PM EST! Register here ➡️ https://ow.ly/qWFo50XC6p9
🎥 High school juniors & seniors! Join our "Lights, Camera, Justice!" film competition! 🌟 Submit short films on human rights by May 1, 2026. Let's elevate voices! 📢 Learn more HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/J7hh50XH8nW
January 28, 2026 at 3:37 PM
🎥 High school juniors & seniors! Join our "Lights, Camera, Justice!" film competition! 🌟 Submit short films on human rights by May 1, 2026. Let's elevate voices! 📢 Learn more HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/J7hh50XH8nW
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Join us Jan 27, 2026, 5-7 PM ET for a free virtual webinar on voting rights & constitutional governance with Robert N. Weiner!
✅ Register HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/kux150Y0asB
✅ Register HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/kux150Y0asB
January 20, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Join us Jan 27, 2026, 5-7 PM ET for a free virtual webinar on voting rights & constitutional governance with Robert N. Weiner!
✅ Register HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/kux150Y0asB
✅ Register HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/kux150Y0asB
🏛️ How Things Work: The Legal Edition | What’s needed for gender-based asylum justice
Experts Carter Swegman & Irena Sullivan discuss domestic violence–based asylum claims, recent policy shifts, and how lawyers can better protect survivors.
📺 Watch: https://ow.ly/YfCL50Y4nBo
Experts Carter Swegman & Irena Sullivan discuss domestic violence–based asylum claims, recent policy shifts, and how lawyers can better protect survivors.
📺 Watch: https://ow.ly/YfCL50Y4nBo
January 27, 2026 at 5:01 PM
🏛️ How Things Work: The Legal Edition | What’s needed for gender-based asylum justice
Experts Carter Swegman & Irena Sullivan discuss domestic violence–based asylum claims, recent policy shifts, and how lawyers can better protect survivors.
📺 Watch: https://ow.ly/YfCL50Y4nBo
Experts Carter Swegman & Irena Sullivan discuss domestic violence–based asylum claims, recent policy shifts, and how lawyers can better protect survivors.
📺 Watch: https://ow.ly/YfCL50Y4nBo
We mourn the loss of John K. Uilkema, a dedicated leader and cherished member of our community. His wisdom and commitment to civil rights made a lasting impact. He will be greatly missed. 🕊️
January 27, 2026 at 3:52 PM
We mourn the loss of John K. Uilkema, a dedicated leader and cherished member of our community. His wisdom and commitment to civil rights made a lasting impact. He will be greatly missed. 🕊️
American Bar Association statement on shootings in Minneapolis.
January 26, 2026 at 8:48 PM
American Bar Association statement on shootings in Minneapolis.
Iglesia Dios Habla Hoy in Minneapolis is delivering 1,300 food boxes daily to immigrant families afraid of ICE. 📰 Full story HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/M0jl50Y3VBR
January 26, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Iglesia Dios Habla Hoy in Minneapolis is delivering 1,300 food boxes daily to immigrant families afraid of ICE. 📰 Full story HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/M0jl50Y3VBR
🏛️ How Things Work: Legal Edition | Disability Justice & Disasters
Join attorneys Stephanie Duke & Kate Thorstad to discuss equitable access for people with disabilities during disasters.
📺 Watch the full episode HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/2gjZ50Y3Rnh
Join attorneys Stephanie Duke & Kate Thorstad to discuss equitable access for people with disabilities during disasters.
📺 Watch the full episode HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/2gjZ50Y3Rnh
January 26, 2026 at 4:39 PM
🏛️ How Things Work: Legal Edition | Disability Justice & Disasters
Join attorneys Stephanie Duke & Kate Thorstad to discuss equitable access for people with disabilities during disasters.
📺 Watch the full episode HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/2gjZ50Y3Rnh
Join attorneys Stephanie Duke & Kate Thorstad to discuss equitable access for people with disabilities during disasters.
📺 Watch the full episode HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/2gjZ50Y3Rnh
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US officially withdraws from the World Health Organization https://aje.news/px16wo
January 23, 2026 at 11:30 AM
US officially withdraws from the World Health Organization https://aje.news/px16wo
🚨 New ICE memo allows officers to forcibly enter homes with just an admin warrant, raising serious constitutional concerns. Advocates warn it's a major policy shift. 📰 Read more: https://ow.ly/QYm450Y1h4M
January 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM
🚨 New ICE memo allows officers to forcibly enter homes with just an admin warrant, raising serious constitutional concerns. Advocates warn it's a major policy shift. 📰 Read more: https://ow.ly/QYm450Y1h4M