Not sure if you read the comments, but I am a rising 3L who has been deeply discouraged about what the Supreme Court has done in just the couple of years since I started law school (the Dobbs opinion leaked two days before my con law final, and it feels like it's just been downhill from there). Sherrilyn, you are my legal hero. Your career and the work you do are my biggest inspiration in these grim times, and I am excited to follow what you will do at the 14th Amendment Center.
Don't be discouraged. I recruited students in Texas after the Hopwood decision. I used data and extensive outreach to build a diverse class. Today, UNC Chancellor announced free tuition for (qualified) applicants from NC households with incomes less than $80,000. I believe this is a mechanism for holding the door open at the people's university.
Please consider me one of the ordinary people who want to be part of your fight to bring the 14th Amendment — its history and purpose — back to the front and center of our political discourse.
Had the extreme pleasure of hearing your powerful and inspirational commencement address at NYULaw this May. as my daughter, a Public Interest major, graduated. Your "call to action" resonates with us all, these new lawyers and their people, (lifelong progressive activists.) GodSpeed and know we stand with and will support all your efforts.⚖️🙏🙏🏾🙏🏿⚖️
Godspeed! Warmest wishes to you and the new Center from one of those ordinary citizens who believes in the promise of America as a strong and multiracial democracy.
Thank you, Ms. Ifill. There aren't two people in this world I admire and respect more than you and Dr. Rachel Maddow. Count me in as one of those ordinary Americans that love my country with all her warts, because, in my 80 years on this planet, I have never stopped seeing her promise. The 14th Amendment is a jewel that has been bastardize by people who can't let go of their hate; to many now sit on the SCOTUS. Thank you for all you have done for all of us. I look forward to This is America.
I hope that one day you can create a 28th amendment center. We need to clarify that black, white, and other natural persons deserve the rights bestowed by the 14th Amendment and not the corporations and artificial entities that exploit our elections with unlimited finances.
Brava, congratulations, and thank you for your important and always inspiring work. Please also count me among those who would love to help contribute. I'm a pediatrician in Philadelphia, and it feels to me as if health care could be an important factor and partner in these efforts. I wondered if you had thought at all about bringing health into the fold along with business and the arts? (Or perhaps, in your wisdom, you may have already seen and understood medicine as already in the fold with business in this regard.) With much appreciation for all your work, and so looking forward to all that is next.
Fellow Baltimore resident and huge fan here. Will pitch in on this incredible project as much as I can, and more importantly will alert my entire circle and family about it.
As a VC Alum of ‘80, I just wanted to personally say thank you for your honesty and openness about your introduction to an entirely different culture at Vassar. I too am concerned about the revocation efforts of those hard-fought rights which afforded me and many others the opportunity to raise our standards in spite of our conditions. I’m so very proud of your accomplishments. You deserve the very best because of what you do and continue to strive for. Congratulations on the newsletter.
Not sure if you read the comments, but I am a rising 3L who has been deeply discouraged about what the Supreme Court has done in just the couple of years since I started law school (the Dobbs opinion leaked two days before my con law final, and it feels like it's just been downhill from there). Sherrilyn, you are my legal hero. Your career and the work you do are my biggest inspiration in these grim times, and I am excited to follow what you will do at the 14th Amendment Center.
Don't be discouraged. I recruited students in Texas after the Hopwood decision. I used data and extensive outreach to build a diverse class. Today, UNC Chancellor announced free tuition for (qualified) applicants from NC households with incomes less than $80,000. I believe this is a mechanism for holding the door open at the people's university.
Please consider me one of the ordinary people who want to be part of your fight to bring the 14th Amendment — its history and purpose — back to the front and center of our political discourse.
Thank you for everything you do.
Had the extreme pleasure of hearing your powerful and inspirational commencement address at NYULaw this May. as my daughter, a Public Interest major, graduated. Your "call to action" resonates with us all, these new lawyers and their people, (lifelong progressive activists.) GodSpeed and know we stand with and will support all your efforts.⚖️🙏🙏🏾🙏🏿⚖️
Thank you for teaching me and helping me understand the precarious situation we are in.
Most excellent! Thank you for everything that you’re doing!
I’m excited to see what you can do to support the hard work we all must do to keep democracy and civil rights growing forward and getting stronger!
How can we contribute to this new Center?
Please note!
I just donated to Howard University and designated my gift for the 14th Amendment Center in Law & Democracy.
Thank you!!!
Ditto! Wonderful program and Leader.
Have found out the Center is going to be based at Howard University Law School.
Godspeed! Warmest wishes to you and the new Center from one of those ordinary citizens who believes in the promise of America as a strong and multiracial democracy.
Thank you, Ms. Ifill. There aren't two people in this world I admire and respect more than you and Dr. Rachel Maddow. Count me in as one of those ordinary Americans that love my country with all her warts, because, in my 80 years on this planet, I have never stopped seeing her promise. The 14th Amendment is a jewel that has been bastardize by people who can't let go of their hate; to many now sit on the SCOTUS. Thank you for all you have done for all of us. I look forward to This is America.
Still we rise, our voice, our rights, our future. Thank you!
This is all such heartening news
I hope that one day you can create a 28th amendment center. We need to clarify that black, white, and other natural persons deserve the rights bestowed by the 14th Amendment and not the corporations and artificial entities that exploit our elections with unlimited finances.
Brava, congratulations, and thank you for your important and always inspiring work. Please also count me among those who would love to help contribute. I'm a pediatrician in Philadelphia, and it feels to me as if health care could be an important factor and partner in these efforts. I wondered if you had thought at all about bringing health into the fold along with business and the arts? (Or perhaps, in your wisdom, you may have already seen and understood medicine as already in the fold with business in this regard.) With much appreciation for all your work, and so looking forward to all that is next.
I look forward to all the activities this important Center will initiate! Best of luck and so many of us will do what we can to support your efforts.
Fellow Baltimore resident and huge fan here. Will pitch in on this incredible project as much as I can, and more importantly will alert my entire circle and family about it.
To the Esteemed Sherrilyn Ifill:
As a VC Alum of ‘80, I just wanted to personally say thank you for your honesty and openness about your introduction to an entirely different culture at Vassar. I too am concerned about the revocation efforts of those hard-fought rights which afforded me and many others the opportunity to raise our standards in spite of our conditions. I’m so very proud of your accomplishments. You deserve the very best because of what you do and continue to strive for. Congratulations on the newsletter.