Abner Mikva

Abner Mikva, a former Democratic Congressman from Illinois, federal court of appeals judge and White House counsel under President Clinton, is a member of the American Constitution Society's board of advisers.

An Open Letter to President Obama: Close Guantánamo Bay

An Open Letter to President Obama: Close Guantánamo Bay An Open Letter to President Obama: Close Guantánamo Bay

Prominent lawyers from Obama's home state of Illinois urge the president to shutter the infamous, illegal prison. 

Feb 12, 2014 / Abner Mikva, James Thompson, and Scott Turow

ACS v. Federalists ACS v. Federalists

The American Constitution Society is a new force, full of optimism and ideas that challenge the conservative agenda and promote progressive political principles.

Apr 3, 2006 / Editorial / Abner Mikva

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