Section Publications
Human Rights Magazine
The Section's Human Rights magazine, published quarterly by ABA Publishing, covers a wide range of topics in the human and civil rights arena. While the subscription is free of charge for Section members, individual subscriptions may be purchased for $18 by calling the American Bar Association Service Center at 1-800-285-2221. Additional annual subscriptions for Section members are $3 each.
IRR News Report
The IRR News Report is the Section's quarterly newsletter, which includes updates on Section events, news about Section members, a review of recent legislative events and of decisions by the Supreme Court.
Section-Sponsored Amicus Curiae Briefs
Recent Briefs:
All amicus curiae briefs filed since 2000 can be found here.
Section History
Advancing the Law, Protecting the Individual, Defending Human Dignity: Pursuing the Challenges into the 21st Century is a history of the IRR Section. First published in 1999, it has been updated bianually to relate Section work, leadership, major projects and notable events from 1966 through the present day.
CLE Teleconferences
Religion, Children and Public Schools: Contemporary First Amendment Problems
May 14, 2008
1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Mental Illness and the Death Penalty: New Hope For Those Threatened with Execution
June 3, 2008
1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Join Us!
By becoming a member of the Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities, you will connect with a dynamic network of peers working to advance civil rights and social justice.
Additionally, IRR has 16 committees for those who would like to get involved in the Section's substantive work.
Human Rights Magazine
Each of our Section members receives a subscription to Human Rights, our award-winning quarterly magazine. For decades, it has been a trusted source of expert ideas, opinions, and discourse on a diverse array of topics in the human and civil rights arena. Take a look.
IRR News Report
In addition to Human Rights, we publish a quarterly newsletter with internal Section updates, event information, legislative and Supreme Court news of interest, and more. A print subscription is included with Section membership and the ABA Package Plan. The public may access an electronic version of the most recent issue or browse through the online archive of back issues.
Continuing Legal Education
We offer a series of CLE programs in CD audio format for purchase at the ABA web store. ABA and Section members are eligible for discounted rates on these materials.
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ABA Section of Individual Rights & Responsibilities
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Washington, DC 20005-1009
Phone: (202) 662-1030
Fax: (202) 662-1031
