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ABF Research Professor Traci Burch Explores Barriers to Participation Ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election
October 23, 2024
As the 2024 US presidential election approaches, the work of American Bar Foundation Research Professor Traci Burch takes on heightened importance in understanding how voter eligibility verification systems impact political participation—especially for marginalized communities. With over a decade of research experience at the intersection of criminal justice and… Read More
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The American Bar Foundation Announces 2025-26 Cohort of Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellows
August 12, 2025
The American Bar Foundation (ABF) has awarded doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships to six exceptional scholars. Selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants, these scholars were chosen for their impressive…
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The American Bar Foundation Appoints Two New Research Faculty Members in Anthropology
August 12, 2025
The American Bar Foundation (ABF) has appointed Natacha Nsabimana and Alana Ackerman, both scholars in anthropology, to join its community as Research Professors beginning fall 2025. These scholars will join…
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American Bar Foundation Names Bryant Garth as Interim Executive Director Ahead of Upcoming Search
July 25, 2025
The American Bar Foundation (ABF) has announced the reappointment of ABF Affiliated Research Professor and University of California, Irvine School of Law Distinguished Professor Emeritus Bryant Garth as Interim Executive…
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