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CAC @myconstitution.bsky.social · 12h

The text and structure of the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act both reflect Congress’s plan to create a penalty to which the Ex Post Facto Clause should apply. Read more from @eeksmita.bsky.social's response to #SCOTUS oral argument today: www.theusconstitution.org/news/cac-rel...

CAC Release: At Oral Argument, Justices Push Back on Suggestion that Restitution Under the MVRA Is Not a Criminal Penalty | Constitutional Accountability Center

WASHINGTON, DC – Following oral argument at the Supreme Court this morning in Ellingburg v. United States, a case in which the Court is considering whether the Ex Post Facto Clause applies to restitut...

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CAC @myconstitution.bsky.social · 14h

Read more from David in @slate.com about his powerful new research on Black Americans’ advocacy for voting rights, and what it reveals about the Constitution: slate.com/news-and-pol...

The Supreme Court Is Being Tested on History Once Again

The leading arguments in support of Black voting rights were race-conscious at their core.

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CAC @myconstitution.bsky.social · 14h

CAC’s @davidhgans.bsky.social explained what’s at stake at the Court: circumscription.fireside.fm/5

Drawn Out

A conversation with legal expert David Gans, focusing on voting rights and redistricting.

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CAC @myconstitution.bsky.social · 14h

The Voting Rights Act is in the crosshairs at the Supreme Court. Before #SCOTUS hears argument on Wednesday, read our amicus brief explaining how the Constitution gives Congress broad enforcement power to prevent impairment of the right to vote. www.theusconstitution.org/litigation/l...

Louisiana v. Callais | Constitutional Accountability Center

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CAC @myconstitution.bsky.social · 14h

Throughout our constitutional history, one message has remained clear: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. www.nokings.org

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

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David H. Gans @davidhgans.bsky.social · 14h

Your reminder, in advance of tomorrow's argument, that efforts to guarantee voting rights to Black Americans have been attacked as race-based for centuries. Callais's argument is eerily similar to those made by Southern states in refusing to ratify the 15th Amdt. slate.com/news-and-pol...

The Supreme Court Is Being Tested on History Once Again

The leading arguments in support of Black voting rights were race-conscious at their core.

slate.com

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CAC @myconstitution.bsky.social · 15h

The courts can absolutely review Donald Trump’s unlawful decision to deploy the National Guard to Chicago. Read our amicus brief: www.theusconstitution.org/litigation/i...

Illinois v. Trump | Constitutional Accountability Center

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CAC @myconstitution.bsky.social · 16h

Trump's attacks on his enemies are an attack on the rule of law. Read more from the Not Above the Law coalition co-chairs, including CAC's Praveen Fernandes:
www.news10.com/news/crime/t...

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CAC @myconstitution.bsky.social · 17h

In a win for immigrant rights, the Ninth Circuit is keeping in place a preliminary injunction blocking Trump's unlawful defunding of legal services for unaccompanied minors in immigration proceedings. Read our amicus brief: www.theusconstitution.org/litigation/c...

Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto v. HHS | Constitutional Accountability Center

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CAC @myconstitution.bsky.social · 17h

Also on Wednesday the Court is considering whether police may enter homes w/o warrants based on less than probable cause that an emergency is occurring. Read our brief explaining why allowing such entries would be at odds w/ the 4A’s text & history: www.theusconstitution.org/litigation/c...

Case v. Montana | Constitutional Accountability Center

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CAC @myconstitution.bsky.social · 17h

On Wednesday, the Court is hearing argument in Louisiana v. Callais, a case with enormous implications for the Voting Rights Act. Read our brief explaining that the Constitution gives Congress broad enforcement power to prevent impairment of the right to vote.

Louisiana v. Callais | Constitutional Accountability Center

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CAC @myconstitution.bsky.social · 17h

The Constitution’s Ex Post Facto Clause prohibits Congress from retroactively making a punishment more severe. Today, #SCOTUS is considering if this protection applies to the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act. Read our brief explaining why it does: www.theusconstitution.org/litigation/e...

Ellingburg v. United States | Constitutional Accountability Center

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CAC @myconstitution.bsky.social · 1d

CAC is hiring! Join our work to realize the progressive promise of the Constitution as a Paralegal & Research Associate: www.theusconstitution.org/paralegal-an...

CAC is hiring! Paralegal and Research Associate: Apply to join the CAC team today!

CAC @myconstitution.bsky.social · 1d

CAC is looking to host an externally sponsored fellow on our litigation team in the Fall of 2026. Apply now: www.theusconstitution.org/sponsored-le...

Accepting applications: Sponsored Legal Fellowship 2026-2027. Apply to join the CAC team today!

CAC @myconstitution.bsky.social · 1d

CAC is hiring legal interns for Summer 2026! If you're a law student who's passionate about the progressive promise of our Constitution, apply to join our team: www.theusconstitution.org/legal-intern...