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ABOUT THE ACLU OF KANSAS The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Kansas is a non-profit and non-partisan organization dedicated to preserving and advancing the civil rights and legal freedoms guaranteed by the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights and the Kansas Constitution. The ACLU of Kansas works in the state legislature, the courts, and local communities to protect the rights of all people living in Kansas. The organization’s work includes efforts to strengthen and defend First Amendment rights, voting rights, reproductive rights, racial justice, LGBT rights, immigrants’ rights, stopping government surveillance, and reforming the criminal legal system. The organization currently uses a campaign model where 80% of our efforts and resources are dedicated to two campaigns: voting rights and immigrants’ rights. The remaining 20% of our efforts are devoted to other civil liberties matters as they arise. The ACLU of Kansas often works in broad-based...

ABOUT THE ACLU OF KANSAS The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Kansas is a non-profit and non-partisan organization dedicated to preserving and advancing the civil rights and legal freedoms guaranteed by the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights and the Kansas Constitution. The ACLU of Kansas works in the state legislature, the courts, and local communities to protect the rights of all people living in Kansas. The organization’s work includes efforts to strengthen and defend First Amendment rights, voting rights, reproductive rights, racial justice, LGBT rights, immigrants’ rights, stopping government surveillance, and reforming the criminal legal system. The organization currently uses a campaign model where 80% of our efforts and resources are dedicated to two campaigns: voting rights and immigrants’ rights. The remaining 20% of our efforts are devoted to other civil liberties matters as they arise. The ACLU of Kansas often works in broad-based...

The National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) is seeking an experienced attorney to work for economic justice for low-income and other disadvantaged communities as a member of NCLC’s Energy and Utilities Unit. The attorney will support state advocates in the southeast working to advance energy affordability before utility commissions and legislators. The attorney will provide technical assistance for administrative litigation before state utility commissions and will intervene in selected proceedings in conjunction with local advocacy partners. The attorney will participate in a coalition of consumer advocates primarily based in the southeast, and will help to develop partnerships with advocates in the region. Additional duties include: research and writing, conducting trainings, and public speaking. The attorney will also participate actively in NCLC’s Energy and Utilities Unit and support our nationwide Energy and Utilities work. This position will be a hybrid or remote role,...

Job Opening Announcement: Wildlands and Wildlife Program Attorney  Reports to: Wildlands and Wildlife Program Director  Location: Portland, OR, Eugene, OR, preferred. Other WELC office locations, including remote, may be considered for the right candidate in the right situation.  Timeline: Job opening posted April 13, 2026; we will review applications and interview candidates on a rolling basis beginning May 26, 2026. The position is open until filled.  To Apply: ApplicantPro Portal ABOUT THE WESTERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER  The Western Environmental Law Center is a leading nonprofit, public-interest environmental law firm rooted in the landscapes and communities of the western U.S. Founded in 1993, WELC has been celebrated as an Outside Magazine Best Place to Work for the final six years of the contest (it ended in 2024),Oregon Business Magazine Best Nonprofit, Law360 Environmental Group of the Year, and Better Business Bureau Torch Award winner for ethics.    We...

The Staff Attorney will be responsible for providing high quality, equity centered legal services and impact advocacy to protect the civil rights and liberties of immigrant communities in Maryland. The staff Attorney docket of civil rights litigation primarily focused on immigration but may impact any area of priority as noted in the strategic plan. This role advances the ACLU of Maryland’s strategic priorities through litigation and legal advocacy.   They will work closely with Communications and Policy Departments in accomplishing their objectives.   The Staff Attorney role lives within the Legal Department team and is supervised by the Legal Director.   Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.   Direct Representation & Case Management Develop and initiate creative litigation strategies in federal and state courts at...

The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time United States Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania at Pittsburgh and Johnstown. The vacancy for Pittsburgh will occur as of October 17, 2026 upon the retirement of current United States Magistrate Judge Maureen P. Kelly. The vacancy for Johnstown is expected to be filled on or after April 1, 2027. The duties of the position are demanding and wide-ranging and will include, but are not limited to: (1) trial and disposition of civil cases upon consent of the litigants; (2) trial and disposition of misdemeanor cases; (3) conduct of various pretrial matters including motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment and discovery motions, and evidentiary proceedings on reference from the judges of the District Court; (4) conduct of most preliminary proceedings in criminal cases. The basic authority of a United States Magistrate Judge is specified in 28 U.S.C. § 636. To be...