ACS Issue Groups comprise legal practitioners and scholars working together to articulate and publicize compelling progressive ideas. The Groups are led by distinguished co-chairs who are experts in their respective fields. They are open to all ACS members, and new members and new ideas are always welcome.
Issues
Access to Justice
The Access to Justice Group considers the barriers that deny access to our civil justice system and focuses attention on ways to... More |
Constitutional Interpretation and Change
The Constitutional Interpretation and Change Issue Group promotes persuasive and accessible methods of interpretation that give... More |
Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice Issue Group examines the administration of our criminal laws and the challenges that such administration... More |
Democracy and Voting
The Democracy and Voting Group focuses on developing a comprehensive vision of the right to vote and to participate in our... More |
Economic, Workplace and Environmental Regulation
The Economic, Workplace, and Environmental Regulation Issue Group addresses a broad array of issues in labor law, environmental... More |
Equality and Liberty
The Equality and Liberty Group addresses means of combating inequality resulting from race, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual... More |
First Amendment
The First Amendment Issue Group explores the appropriate relationship between church and state in contemporary society, as well... More |
Judicial Nominations
The Judicial Nominations Issue Group focuses attention on the growing vacancy crisis in the federal judiciary and encourages... More |
Separation of Powers and Federalism
The Separation of Powers and Federalism Issue Group addresses the proper balance of power between the three branches of... More |