Constitution Day On this date in 1787 delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia signed the U.S. Constitution, a written charter for a new—and enduring—federal government.
Civility and Free Expression Ongoing tensions between common notions of civility and American ideals of free expression pose new challenges to 21st century citizens.

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Initiatives

  • ABA Home Front

    ABA Home Front, a new resource for military families and the lawyers who serve them, features an information center filled with answers to everyday legal legal, a national directory of programs providing legal services to military families, and a pro bono opportunities for attorneys wanting to help.

  • Civic Education in Nation's Schools

    American constitutional democracy depends on active civic participation. Today, however, we have reason to be concerned about how well Americans are prepared for this responsibility.

  • Constitution Day

    On this date in 1787 delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia signed the U.S. Constitution, a written charter for a new—and enduring—federal government.

Awards

  • Silver Gavel Awards

    The overall purpose of the Gavel Awards is to recognize annually eligible entries from communications media that have been exemplary in helping to foster the American public's understanding of the law and the legal system.