Section Webinars
Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice members have access to all of the recordings and related resources for all of our past programs.
Civil Rights Civics Institute
As the Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice, we strive to educate both lawyers and the public about related law and policy so everyone can participate more effectively in our democracy. The Civil Rights Civics Institute consists of short, educational video and written responses answering student-generated questions on a wide range of civil rights related civics topics.
ABA Presidents' Statement of Commitment to Public Education
CRCI Introduction
Introduction by ABA President Reginald Turner, Immediate Past President Patricia Lee Refo, President-elect Deborah Enix-Ross, and Past President Judy Perry Martinez. In the words of the United States Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education, “In these days, it is doubtful that any child may reasonably be expected to succeed in life if he is denied the opportunity of an education.”
Administrative Law
The Rulemaking Process
Tyler Saenz answers these questions- "What is the Rulemaking Process?", "What are the Branches of American Government?", and " How do Agencies Work?", all asked by a high school student from California.
Constitution and Separation of Powers
Impeachment
Conner Whitten answers the questions "What does impeachment mean?", "What is the process of impeachment?", and "Will the President get arrested for being impeached?", asked by Vanessa (a middle school student) and Aaron (a high school student) from California.
African American Affairs
Affirmative Action
Tenia Clayton answers the question "Why is Affirmative Action still needed?", asked by a high school student from Louisiana.
Constitution and Separation of Powers
The Constitution and Amendments
Chuck Delorey answers the questions "What does the Constitution do?" and "Why are there Amendments", asked by an elementary school student from California.
The Civil Rights Movement
The Role of Women
Mysty Blagg answers the question "What role did Women play in the 60's Civil Rights Movement?", asked by Alejandra from Nevada.
