By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA The United States Supreme Court on June 8 made an important and unexpected decision by rejecting Alabama’s gerrymandered redistricting map that grossly diluted the Black vote. The vote was a narrow 5–4 decision that held Alabama violated the...
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A Voting Rights Victory from the Supreme Court | NASW Member Voices
Although the court’s favorable judgement came as a surprise, voting rights advocates quickly recognized its significance, and enthusiastically welcomed it.
NASW joins amicus brief to defend Affordable Care Act in U.S. Supreme Court case
A coalition of states led by California and the U.S. House of Representatives have stepped in to defend the ACA, as the Trump Administration has declined to do.
U.S. Supreme Court takes up case concerning rights of gays, lesbians to foster children
The U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 4 will begin hearing arguments in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia concerning the rights of gays and lesbians to foster children. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and several other child welfare/adoption organizations,...
NASW officials take part in Joe Biden for President Campaign Fundraiser
National Association of Social Workers (NASW) officials joined a Joe Biden for President Campaign Zoom Call campaign fundraiser event on Oct. 29. NASW CEO Angelo McClain, NASW Deputy Director of Programs Anna Mangum, and Director of Public Policy Sarah Butts took part...
Senate panel votes to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to U.S. Supreme Court – NASW concerned health care for millions now at risk
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee today voted to confirm of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court and advance it to the full Senate for a floor vote. It is almost assured that the Senate will vote in her favor. The National Association of Social Workers...
NASW distressed Supreme Court pick could have devastating impact on Affordable Care Act
By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBANational Association of Social Workers Human Rights and Social Justice ConsultantNominating a candidate for a lifetime appointment to this nation’s highest court during this electoral period undermines the democratic process. With polls showing...
NASW mourns the death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
NASW mourns the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, one of the most iconic figures of our times. America has lost a towering human rights figure and champion of women’s rights. Our thoughts are with her family, close colleagues and friends, and...