The ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice sends its condolences to the family and friends of Judith “Judy” Heumann. Judy was a lifelong civil rights and social justice advocate and international icon until her sudden death on the afternoon of March 4, 2023.
Registration for the Section's Economic Justice Summit is now open! The conference will be held on March 30-31, at Georgetown University Law Center's Sarah and Bernard Gewirz Student Center. The Summit is open to both in-person and virtual attendees and is complimentary and open to the public. Please share word of this event widely with your colleagues and networks!
About - the SummitThe Section recently hosted its second virtual Midyear Council Meeting, during which the Section’s governing body actively discussed resolutions before the ABA House of Delegates, heard from the Section’s Committee leaders and ABA entity liaisons about ongoing and forthcoming initiatives, heard reports from the Executive Committee and ABA President and President-Elect, and more!
ABA Civil Rights and Social Justice Section Chair Juan R. Thomas recently released his fourth column of the Bar year.
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The latest issue of the ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice's award-winning quarterly Human Rights Magazine covers a diverse range of topics, from wage inequality and predatory lending to environmental justice and fair housing.
Read - the latest issueThe 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.
About - the RecipientPerfecting Democracy, an initiative of the ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice, recruits lawyers and law students to volunteer to assist organizations engaged in nonpartisan efforts to protect fair elections and the right to vote.
This year, 2022-23 CRSJ Section Chair Juan R. Thomas will utilize the Chair Chat platform to converse with legal scholars, advocates, thought leaders and activists committed to fighting for social justice, protecting our democracy, and upholding the rule of law. During these Chats, Juan will discuss strategies for tackling the existing and emerging civil rights issues arising throughout the country. Through this platform, CRSJ will continue to evaluate its voice as the “Conscience of the ABA.”
About - the Chair ChatCRSJ 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.
Section Chair Beth K. Whittenbury has compiled a comprehensive list of the Section's achievements and successes over the last year.
The Section honored the esteemed President and Director-Counsel Emeritus of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., Sherrilyn Ifill, with the 2022 Thurgood Marshall Award in a celebration during the ABA Annual Meeting.
About - the RecipientJoin this new, exclusive online community site to connect and interact. There are Communities for each of our substantive and operational committees.
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.
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.
Attention new and interested CRSJ members! Join Section leaders and staff on Monday, March 20, at 2:00 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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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.
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.
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!
