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:
- Al Marri v. Spagone (January 2009)
- Fitzgerald v. Barnstable School Committee (September 2008)
- Munaf v. Geren and Geren v. Omar (February 2008)
- Walter Allen Rothgery v. Gillespie County, TX (January 2008)
- Boumediene v. Bush (August 2007)
- Panetti v. Quarterman (February 2007)
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.
Section Calendar
February 3 - 9, 2010: |
Midyear Meeting Walt Disney World |
| April 15 - 18, 2010: | IRR Spring Council Meeting |
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. If you are already a member of the Section, join a committee by filling out and emailing this downloadable form.
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.
CLE Teleconferences
Homeland Security in Indian Country
Held on July 23, 2008
Mental Illness and the Death Penalty: New Hope For Those Threatened with Execution
Held on June 3, 2008
Religion, Children and Public Schools: Contemporary First Amendment Problems
Held on May 14, 2008
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Contact Us
ABA Section of Individual Rights & Responsibilities
740 15th Street, NW, 10th Floor,
Washington, DC 20005-1009
Phone: (202) 662-1030
Fax: (202) 662-1031
