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Poll workers are crucial to American democracy. Attorney Cindy Cieslak, AWI-CH encourages attorneys to get involved in this upcoming election. Learn how you can help: https://bit.ly/3QcjvbI
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The mission of the American Bar Association's Division for Public Education is to advance public understanding of law and its role in society.
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Learn how you can get involved in nonpartisan efforts to protect fair elections and the right to vote through the ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice's Perfecting Democracy initiative: https://bit.ly/4xP4goO
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VICTORY: A federal court just granted a temporary restraining order in our case BLOCKING the Trump administration from using taxpayer money to illegally create and air the president's political propaganda ads on television. Campaign Legal Center Action is proud to have secured this victory on behalf of our clients and legal partners. Read more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/eecgQtfD
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Justice Sotomayor criticizes judge who ordered juror's arrest in front of jury pool. https://ow.ly/TRj050ZV3On #SCOTUS
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Justice Sotomayor criticizes judge who ordered juror's arrest in front of jury pool. https://ow.ly/TRj050ZV3On #SCOTUS
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Stare Decisis is a Latin term meaning “let the decision stand” or “to stand by things decided,” and it is a foundational concept in American law. Here is how it works and what it means in practice: https://bit.ly/4qUlsGs
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Your Voice: The case of Julius Caesar v. the Roman Republic. https://ow.ly/nENq50ZVrEM #YourVoice
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Civic engagement is at the core of our democracy. Make sure you have a say in your government and, most importantly, your life. You can make an impact by registering to vote, voting and helping run elections in your area. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pbDGUm
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It's the first Monday in October and that means two important things: 1) it is opening day for the Supreme Court's OT26 and 2) applications are open for the 2027 Supreme Court Summer Institute (not a coincidence ;-)! Teachers, always wanted to spend 6 days on a deep dive into everything SCOTUS? Please consider applying to join us in DC this summer (not due until March 1, 2027).
A new Supreme Court Term is underway—and applications for the 2027 Supreme Court Summer Institute are officially open! Teachers, apply to join Street Law, the Supreme Court Historical Society, and civic educators from across the country for an immersive professional learning experience in Washington, DC. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e8tA3wgE Questions about the application? Watch this quick video about the application process: https://lnkd.in/eRXhxUmx
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The Rule of Law in a Time of Crisis: Lawyers and the Fight for Democracy 📅 Premiere: Thursday, October 8, 2026 🕰️ Time: 2:00 p.m. ET 📺 Format: CRSJ Chair Chat, premiere to YouTube In this Chair Chat, Paul M. Smith speaks with Catherine Lhamon about the role of lawyers in protecting American democracy amid acute legal and institutional strain. Lhamon discusses the work of Berkeley Law’s Edley Center on Law and Democracy, the importance of democratic guardrails, and the legal profession’s ethical responsibilities as officers of the court. The conversation examines how lawyers can respond to unlawful government action, support civil rights and vulnerable communities, use pro bono service and public education, and recognize everyday opportunities to uphold the rule of law. Lhamon emphasizes that preserving democracy requires courage, collective action, and a commitment to principle across every area of legal practice. 📢 Speakers 💠 Catherine Lhamon – Executive Director, Edley Center on Law & Democracy, University of California, Berkeley - School of Law; former Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education; former Chair, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights 💠 Paul M. Smith – 2026-2027 Chair, ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice; Visiting Professor, Georgetown Law 📺 WATCH HERE ➡️ https://ow.ly/HWNI50ZUu8S
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