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We invite you to express the civil rights issues that resonate with you personally. What specific challenges or injustic...
05/29/2026

We invite you to express the civil rights issues that resonate with you personally. What specific challenges or injustices do you feel passionate about, and why do they matter to you? Your insights can help shed light on the struggles that affect our communities and the change that is needed 💡

📰 Read All About it | 'Muslim Americans are asked to grieve and defend themselves' by Roula AllouchMuslim Americans are ...
05/28/2026

📰 Read All About it | 'Muslim Americans are asked to grieve and defend themselves' by Roula Allouch

Muslim Americans are too often asked not only to grieve acts of violence, but to defend their humanity in the aftermath. In this powerful opinion piece, CRSJ Council Member Roula Allouch reflects on the tragic attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego, the dangers of normalized anti-Muslim hate, and the urgent need to reject dehumanization in all its forms.
📖 Read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/lant50Z5l9s

The Japanese American National Museum & the Fight to Preserve Democracy📅 Premiere: Thursday, May 28, 2026🕰️ Time: 2:00 p...
05/28/2026

The Japanese American National Museum & the Fight to Preserve Democracy
📅 Premiere: Thursday, May 28, 2026
🕰️ Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
📺 Format: CRSJ Chair Chat, premiere to YouTube

Join Wendy Shiba and Ann Burroughs for a timely conversation on the role of the Japanese American National Museum in defending civil rights, preserving historical memory, and confronting modern threats to democracy. Reflecting on the legacy of Japanese American incarceration during World War II, the discussion explores how museums serve not only as cultural institutions, but as essential civic spaces where history, truth, and democratic values are protected.

The conversation examines JANM’s public stance against efforts to erase or whitewash history, the growing challenges facing museums and cultural institutions, and the importance of preserving collective memory in the face of rising authoritarianism, xenophobia, and attacks on civil rights. Panelists also discuss the museum’s Democracy Center, contemporary parallels to past injustices, and JANM’s ongoing work to foster civic engagement, dialogue, and solidarity across communities.

📢 Speakers
💠 Ann Burroughs – President and CEO, Japanese American National Museum and Daniel K. Inouye National Center for the Preservation of Democracy
💠 Wendy Shiba (Moderator) – Chair, ABA Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Member, JANM Board of Trustees

📺 WATCH HERE ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR0VUL4iYVk

Today, ABA CRSJ commemorates the anniversary of Hall v. Florida, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that strengthe...
05/27/2026

Today, ABA CRSJ commemorates the anniversary of Hall v. Florida, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that strengthened constitutional protections for people with intellectual disabilities facing the death penalty. The Court recognized that rigid IQ score cutoffs fail to reflect medical standards or human dignity, reinforcing that justice must be informed by science, fairness, and respect for individual rights.

As we reflect on this historic ruling, we continue the work of advancing equity, due process, and humane treatment within our legal system.

05/27/2026

The American Bar Association Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice invites you to save the date for the 2026 Thurgood Marshall Award Dinner on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Chicago. The video concludes with the announcement of our honoree, Anthony D. Romero, Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union.

✨ Register for tickets now: www.ambar.org/donatetma

First on the Land, Last in Court? The Apache Stronghold Case📅 Premiere: Thursday, June 11, 2026🕰️ Time: 12:00p.m. – 1:30...
05/26/2026

First on the Land, Last in Court? The Apache Stronghold Case
📅 Premiere: Thursday, June 11, 2026
🕰️ Time: 12:00p.m. – 1:30p.m. ET
📺 Format: Free non-CLE Webinar, available on-demand immediately after on YouTube
Sponsor: ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice

Join us for a timely and thought-provoking webinar examining the legal, constitutional, and moral stakes of the Apache Stronghold fight to protect Oak Flat (Chi’chil Bildagoteel), a sacred site central to Western Apache religious practice. This program will explore how federal Indian law, the First Amendment, and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act intersect—and where many argue Native American spiritual traditions have been treated differently than other faith communities under U.S. law.

Through the lens of the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear Apache Stronghold’s challenge, panelists will discuss sacred site protection, religious liberty, and the broader implications for Indigenous sovereignty, equal justice, and the future of Native religious freedom in America.

📢 Speakers:
💠 Akilah J. Kinnison - Partner, Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP
💠 Martin S. Lederman - Professor from Practice and Senior Fellow, Supreme Court Institute, Georgetown Law
💠 Lauren van Schilfgaarde - Assistant Professor of Law and Assistant Director, Native Nations Law and Policy Center, UCLA School of Law
💠 Stephanie Barclay - Professor of Law and Faculty Co-Director, Georgetown Center for the Constitution, Georgetown Law School
✴️ Moderator
💠 Richard T. Foltin (Moderator) - Fellow for Religious Freedom, Freedom Forum; Special Counsel, ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice; Co-Chair, Religious Freedom Committee, ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice

Register HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/X8t050Z4tuI

Thank you to our 2026 Thurgood Marshall Award Mission Partner sponsor, Uber. Your generous support enables our section t...
05/26/2026

Thank you to our 2026 Thurgood Marshall Award Mission Partner sponsor, Uber. Your generous support enables our section to keep programming free for advocates nationwide—providing accessible resources, rapid response programming, policy development, and more.

💡 Learn more about the Thurgood Marshall Award HERE➡️ https://ow.ly/5BnF50YhI5x

We are excited to announce that the ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice is now accepting submissions for our ...
05/26/2026

We are excited to announce that the ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice is now accepting submissions for our inaugural film competition, "Lights, Camera, Justice!" 📽️

We are seeking powerful, thought-provoking short films that shed light on critical human rights and social justice issues. This engaging initiative invites high school juniors and seniors to use the power of media to express what civil rights mean to them today. The CRSJ Film Competition is a core component of our initiative to use creative media as a catalyst for social change, civic engagement, and creative expression, and underscores that media is not only a tool for youth voice, but is also a way to honor our past, challenge our present, and inspire future leaders by:

🎯 Elevating Marginalized Narratives: Give a platform to stories often overlooked in mainstream media.
🎯 Educating and Inspiring: Use compelling visuals to inform the public about pressing global and local human rights challenges.
🎯 Building Community: Connect filmmakers, activists, academics, and the public in a shared commitment to social justice.

Spread the Word! 📢
We ask that you share this opportunity widely with your networks, friends, family, local high schools, educators, youth programs, community organizations, student groups, and anyone who can help promote the competition. We can only make a real impact with your help.

All entries must be received by June 1, 2026, and winners will be notified by email by July 1, 2026. Full competition details, rules, deadlines, eligibility, and submission guidelines are available online.

💡 Learn more HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/9VbJ50XH8s1

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their co...
05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

This Memorial Day, we pause to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy because of those who gave everything in defense of them. We extend our deepest gratitude to our fallen heroes and their families. 🇺🇸

Tracking Youth: Balancing Privacy and the Expanded Use of GPS Monitoring 🗺️📅 Date: June 2, 2026🕰️ Time: 1:00 pm Eastern ...
05/22/2026

Tracking Youth: Balancing Privacy and the Expanded Use of GPS Monitoring 🗺️
📅 Date: June 2, 2026
🕰️ Time: 1:00 pm Eastern (12:00 noon Central; 10:00 am Pacific)
Primary Sponsor: Criminal Justice Section
Co-sponsors: Section of Litigation, Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice

Panelists examine the developmental implications of GPS monitoring for youth as a less restrictive alternative to incarceration. Does it enhance safety and accountability? The discussion will include concerns around how the data is being used, privacy, trust, and long-term impacts on autonomy.

📢 Speakers
💠 Anne Marie Ambrose – Director Of Youth Justice Division, Philadelphia District Attorney Office
💠 Nicole El – Chief of the Children and Youth Justice Unit, Defender Association of Philadelphia
💠 Brittany Mobley – Deputy Chief, Juvenile Services Program, Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia
💠 Kate Weisburd – University of California Law

✴️ Moderator:
💠 Riya Saha Shah Chief Executive Officer, Juvenile Law Center, Washington DC

Register ➡️ www.ambar.org/juvgps

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