Civil Rights and Social Justice

Join Us. Whatever your area of specialization, CRSJ has a place for you. Over the past five decades, the Section and its members have worked on hundreds of issues addressing a broad range of civil rights, civil liberties, and international human rights. Today, the Section continues to promote policies affecting racial equality, environmental and economic justice, LGBT rights, gender equity, and other significant civil rights issues.

2023 CRSJ Annual Meeting

We invite you to join the Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice at the 2023 ABA Annual Meeting! The Section will host business meetings, networking opportunities, one CLE Showcase programs, an event focused on the Dobbs decision one year later, an event focused on voting rights and fair elections, culminating in the 2023 Thurgood Marshall Award Celebration, honoring the esteemed Executive Director of the Native American Rights Fund, John E. Echohawk.

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21-Day Practice on Combating Antisemitism

Virtual | May 2023

The ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice is proud to launch the 21-Day Practice on Combating Antisemitism. The current movement for equality in America provides an opportunity for us to consider how we — as individuals, as lawyers, and as a Section — are meeting this moment.

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Human Rights Magazine - New Issue Available!

Volume 48, No. 3

The latest issue of the ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice's award-winning quarterly Human Rights Magazine covers the critically important subject of the economic consequences of criminal prosecution.

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John E. Ecohawk to Receive the 2023 Thurgood Marshall Award

2023 Annual Meeting

The ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice will honor Native American Rights Fund Executive Director John E. Echohawk with the 2023 Thurgood Marshall Award during the 2023 ABA Annual Meeting in Denver, CO.

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Thank you to our 2022 Sponsors

The Section deeply thanks each generous sponsor of the 2022 Thurgood Marshall Award Celebration for its support that enables the Section to advance its programs and publications and better serve our community of advocates nationwide working to protect civil rights and social justice.

Featured Member Op-Ed | An Unexpected Trip to the White House

CRSJ Liaison to the Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Nathan Bruemmer details his experience at the December 12 Respect for Marriage Act Signing Ceremony at the White House.

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2021-22 Bar Year Accomplishments

Section Chair Beth K. Whittenbury has compiled a comprehensive list of the Section's achievements and successes over the last year.

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Join this new, exclusive online community site to connect and interact. There are Communities for each of our substantive and operational committees.

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Voting Rights Toolkit

As a part of our multi-component voting rights initiative, CRSJ has created a Voting Rights Toolkit to provide technical assistance to you as you serve your community and our country in various ways. We have included information to help you identify election-related issues encountered by vulnerable populations and work toward solutions.

CRSJ 101 – Monthly Membership Event

Attention new and interested CRSJ members! Join Section leaders and staff on Monday, June 5, at 3:00 p.m. ET for a 30-minute event to learn more about the ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice, our projects and initiatives, committee membership, and opportunities to get involved or get published! This event is open to all ABA members and non-members. This recurring membership orientation will occur on the first Monday of every month at 3:00 p.m. ET.

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Member Spotlights

We are proud to showcase the work and accomplishments of our esteemed members. Check out our spotlights of some of our more active members, and learn more about their work, goals, and achievements.

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Whatever your area of specialization, CRSJ has a place for you. By joining us today, you can help ensure that the world’s largest voluntary professional association continues to uphold the Bill of Rights and the ideals it embodies.

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Over the past five decades, the Section and its members have worked on hundreds of issues addressing a broad range of civil rights, civil liberties, and international human rights. Today, the Section continues to promote policies affecting religious freedom, LGBT rights, gender equity, and other significant civil rights issues. Your gift will help make our efforts possible for the next fifty years!