The Santa Clara University School of Law Chapter of the American Constitution Society for Law and Policy is honored to be recognized as ACS’s Student Chapter of the Week as we continue to promote a more equitable interpretation of the Constitution in the midst of the array of challenges 2020 has faced us with.
The Chapter’s work began before the semester started by partnering with the National Lawyers Guild to host a Legal Observer training for nearly 400 members of the Bay Area to support the Black Lives Matter demonstrations. The Chapter’s dedication to protect the First Amendment continued through Constitution Day where they hosted a panel of experienced civil rights attorneys who explained how the right to peacefully assemble has been under attack. The Chapter also cosponsored an event with SCU’s ACLU organization to have an honest conversation with community leaders about what exactly defunding the police would look like.
SCU’s ACS Chapter has also hosted multiple events in an effort to build rapport and connections that are lacking from remote education. The chapter cosponsored a Bob Ross style Paint Night to help students destress and take their mind off the rigors of law school, and has hosted watch parties for the Presidential and Vice Presidential debates.
To conclude the Fall semester, the Chapter is communicating with the Office of Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren to have her speak with the student body after the November election. While the plan for Spring will depend on what else 2021 brings, the Chapter’s board is committed to overcoming any obstacle to spread the progressive message.
