ACS is a diverse network of progressive lawyers, students, judges + advocates working to make the law a force for improving people's lives. #BrokenLawPodcastThe leading legal progressive organization in the United States with more than 200 chapters.

Core values

- **Promoting Democratic Values and Rule of Law**: ACS works to uphold the rule of law, protect democratic guardrails, and advance equity and justice, which are fundamental to societal well-being and democratic stability[3][4].
- **Addressing Historical Inequities**: ACS is committed to reckoning with and addressing racial inequity, supporting Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT), and advocating for policies that promote equality and justice[3].
- **Advocating for Human Rights**: The organization advocates for the abolition of the death penalty, promotes workers’ rights, and supports other progressive legal transformations that improve the lives of various groups within society[3].
- **Educational and Community Engagement**: ACS engages in extensive educational programs, hosts numerous events, and mobilizes communities on key legal issues, contributing to a more informed and active citizenry[3].