American Constitution Society - Indiana University Maurer Chapter

American Constitution Society - Indiana University Maurer Chapter http://www.acslaw.org/chapters/in/indiana-university-maurer-school-of-law

The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy (ACS) is one of the nation’s leading progressive legal organizations. Founded in 2001, ACS is comprised of law students, lawyers, scholars, judges, policymakers, activists, and other concerned individuals who are working to ensure that the fundamental principles of human dignity, individual rights and liberties, genuine equality, and access to j

ustice are in their rightful, central place in American law. The chapter at Indiana University hosts debates, forums, and nationally renowned speakers. President: Ethan Dawson
Vice President: John Gilmore
Treasurer: Chandler Lacy
Director Of Programming: Nicole Greenburg
Director of National Engagement: Zoe Morgan
3L Advisor: Alex Layton
3L Advisor: Megan Fraveletti
3L Advisor: Kacey Henning
3L Advisor: Elli Schank

FREE SPEECH PANEL TUESDAY 2/17The First Amendment is a cornerstone of American democracy—but today, its protections are ...
02/10/2026

FREE SPEECH PANEL TUESDAY 2/17

The First Amendment is a cornerstone of American democracy—but today, its protections are being tested in subtler, more complex ways. Join ACS and the SELS for a timely panel examining how free speech is shaped (and constrained) in regulated spaces, universities, immigration enforcement, and other institutional settings.

⚖️ We’ll explore how indirect penalties, private pressures, and shifting norms challenge traditional First Amendment doctrine—and whether existing constitutional frameworks are equipped for what’s next.

🎙️ Panelists:
• Professor Dan Conkle
• Professor Joe Tomain
• Professor Rafael Macía Briedis

🧭 Moderator:
• Professor Jayanth Krishnan

EVENT TOMORROW!!While the Supreme Court’s ruling in 303 Creative v. Elenis was framed as a victory for free speech, its ...
02/08/2026

EVENT TOMORROW!!

While the Supreme Court’s ruling in 303 Creative v. Elenis was framed as a victory for free speech, its practical implications signal a dangerous shift in public accommodations law. Join ACS, OUTlaw, and the LGBTQ+ Project for a deep-dive analysis into how the “right to exclude” threatens the civil rights of the q***r community. Our panel of experts will move past the theoretical to discuss the tangible impact on LGBTQ+ expression and the legal precedents now being used to roll back decades of progress in equality.

SPEAKERS:

Jay Kaplan (ACLU of Michigan LGBTQ+ Project attorney) &
Professor Rafael Macía Briedis

SPEAKER EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨🚨GOVERNMENT GAGGED: THE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWERSSpeaker:🗣️🗣️🗣️Frank...
11/08/2025

SPEAKER EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨🚨

GOVERNMENT GAGGED: THE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWERS

Speaker:🗣️🗣️🗣️
Frank LoMonte is an in-house lawyer at CNN. He formerly ran the Brechner Center at University of Florida and prior to that was the president of the Student Press Law Association.

Topic:
Rules and policies that forbid public employees from speaking about their work are pervasive across all levels of government, from Cabinet-level agencies down to the smallest local school district. While commonplace, these restrictions exist under a dark cloud of constitutional doubt. Decades worth of First Amendment caselaw establishes that public employers cannot gag their employees from sharing information and expertise gathered at work. What rights do public-sector workers have, where do First Amendment freedoms give way to employers’ authority to maintain order, and how is the public affected when government employees are restrained from speaking freely?

SPEAKER EVENT TOMORROW 🚨🚨🗣️🗣️🗣️Please join the Criminal Law Society and American Constitution Society in hosting Corinna...
11/02/2025

SPEAKER EVENT TOMORROW 🚨🚨🗣️🗣️🗣️

Please join the Criminal Law Society and American Constitution Society in hosting Corinna Lain, a S.D. Roberts & Sandra Moore Professor of Law at the University of Richmond School of Law, in a conversation-style event about her book, “Secrets of the Killing State.” Professor Lain is one of the nation’s leading authorities on the death penalty. “Secrets of the Killing State” presents a view of the untold story of lethal injection. Valena Beety, Professor at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, will help guide the conversation with Professor Lain.

SPEAKER EVENT TOMORROW🚨🚨Please join the Criminal Law Society and American Constitution Society in hosting Corinna Lain (...
11/02/2025

SPEAKER EVENT TOMORROW🚨🚨Please join the Criminal Law Society and American Constitution Society in hosting Corinna Lain (https://law.richmond.edu/faculty/clain/), a S.D. Roberts & Sandra Moore Professor of Law at the University of Richmond School of Law, in a conversation-style event about her book, “Secrets of the Killing State.” Professor Lain is one of the nation’s leading authorities on the death penalty. “Secrets of the Killing State” presents a view of the untold story of lethal injection. Valena Beety, Professor at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, will help guide the conversation with Professor Lain.

Join ACS and our co-sponsors PILF, ILS, APALSA, and LLSA for “Responding to Changing Realities in Immigration Law” — a c...
10/23/2025

Join ACS and our co-sponsors PILF, ILS, APALSA, and LLSA for “Responding to Changing Realities in Immigration Law” — a conversation with Jacob Irven, Immigration Attorney, about the evolving landscape of immigration policy and practice. 🌎⚖️

🗓 Tuesday, October 28
🕛 12 PM | Room 122
🥗 Food provided!

Come learn how shifting laws and policies are shaping immigration work today — and what that means for future advocates.

Co-sponsored by PILF, ACS, ILS, APALSA, and LLSA.

Trump’s first months in office saw a record surge in executive orders—reshaping law and policy faster than any modern pr...
10/15/2025

Trump’s first months in office saw a record surge in executive orders—reshaping law and policy faster than any modern president. Join Maurer’s chapter of ACS for a dynamic panel exploring key executive orders issues by President Donald Trump, with a focus on their legal, social, and institutional impact. This event brings together leading scholars and experts to critically examine the scope and implications of recent directives, from diversity initiatives to college athletics, agency oversight, and election integrity.

Excited to announce our new representatives!!!!
10/06/2025

Excited to announce our new representatives!!!!

Interested in getting involved at Maurer? Becoming a 1L representative is a great way to meet new people and contribute ...
09/18/2025

Interested in getting involved at Maurer? Becoming a 1L representative is a great way to meet new people and contribute to meaningful causes!

Our mission is to support and advocate for laws and legal systems that redress the founding failures of our Constitution, strengthen our democratic legitimacy, uphold the rule of law, and realize the promise of equality for all, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, and other historically excluded communities.

If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply to be a 1L representative for ACS. The 1L reps will be able to observe our executive board this year as they plan and execute future events. This exposure is great expierence for those interested in an executive role next year! Chosen representatives will work together to plan an event on a topic of their chosing.

Don’t worry, we know you are busy and kept the application short!! Just your name, prefered pronouns, IU email address and (in 100+ words) why are you interested in being a board member of ACS. The application is open now and will close at 11:59pm on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The application can be accessed via the QR code on this post and is also linked in our bio!

Join Maurer’s American Constitution Society and Criminal Law Society for a compelling panel discussion featuring leaders...
09/18/2025

Join Maurer’s American Constitution Society and Criminal Law Society for a compelling panel discussion featuring leaders and advocates from the Indiana Innocence Project and the Marion County Public Defender Agency, as they explore the challenges and triumphs of post-conviction advocacy and indigent defense. This conversation will spotlight the critical role of public defenders and innocence organizations in confronting wrongful convictions and advancing systemic reform. Moderated by Nicole Salet, this panel will foster dialogue on advocacy, collaboration, and the pursuit of justice for the wrongfully convicted.

We celebrated the 250th anniversy of the signing of the United States Constitution this week with and guest speakers Pr...
09/18/2025

We celebrated the 250th anniversy of the signing of the United States Constitution this week with and guest speakers Professor Bradley P. Jacob of Regent University School of Law and Professor Alan M. Trammell of Washington and Lee University School of Law. Thank you to our speakers for such a great discussion.

Also, a special thanks to the Blooingington Rotary Club for co-sponsoring and attending the event!

CALL OUT MEETING!!! Interested in becoming involved with ACS? Come join us at our call out meeting next Tuesday to learn...
09/01/2025

CALL OUT MEETING!!!

Interested in becoming involved with ACS? Come join us at our call out meeting next Tuesday to learn more about out mission and what we do! Lots of great speakers and events planned this year- we hope to see you there to learn more about them! 🗣️🗣️🗣️📢

1Ls: We will discuss 1L rep applications and more ways to get involved as a 1L!

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