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Statement of ABA President Deborah Enix-Ross Re: Creative 303 v Elenis ruling

June 30, 2023 | The ABA recognizes the rights of individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender as basic human rights. The ABA supports laws, regulations, rules and practices that support equality for LGBTQ+ people.

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Statement of ABA President Deborah Enix-Ross Re: Supreme Court ruling on student loans

June 30, 2023 | Recent ABA surveys have found that student debt forces many borrowers to delay or forgo major life decisions, including marriage, having children and buying homes. The ABA supports programs that help borrowers who are experiencing financial hardship due to student loan obligations, including suspending or forgiving some of those loans.

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Statement of ABA President Deborah Enix-Ross Re: U.S. Supreme Court decision on race-based admissions

June 29, 2023 | We believe it is imperative that colleges, universities and state legislatures find alternative ways to create a diverse and talented student body. Law schools are training grounds for lawyers and play an important role to ensure a diverse bench and bar, which are critical to minimizing implicit bias and inspiring greater public faith in the rule of law.

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Perspectives features a collection of ABA webinars, articles, books, publications, periodicals, and other resources related to equity and improvement in the American Justice System.

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