Indian Citizenship Act of 1924: Highlights from Chicago's Centennial Event
On November 20, 2024, a significant event was held in Chicago to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, bringing together legal experts, community leaders, and advocates to reflect on the act's historical and contemporary implications.
Historic Re-Creation of Brown v. Board of Education Oral Arguments
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, the Ceremonial Courtroom at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago hosted an extraordinary event that revived a pivotal moment in American legal history. For the first time, the oral arguments from the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education were brought to life through a groundbreaking project titled “Brown Revisited.” This event was organized by the Committee for Access, Opportunity & Community Engagement of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, in partnership with the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee of the Federal Bar Association, Chicago Chapter.