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June 25, 2025
Webinar: What Lawyers Can Do to Defend the Rule of Law
These webinars will equip lawyers to take action in defense of democracy by sharing proven strategies and connecting legal professionals with organizations that need their expertise. Our first webinar, co-sponsored by Checks & Balances, Protect Democracy, and the American Bar Association Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice, took place on Wednesday, June 25.

June 6, 2025
🗞️First Amendment Under Attack. What Lawyers Need to Know
Retaliation. Intimidation. Censorship. This Is a Legal Flashpoint. The current administration has taken increasingly aggressive steps to suppress press freedom, target disfavored viewpoints, and intimidate legal advocates, all with profound implications for the First Amendment and the rule of law.

May 27, 2025
👀Eyes on the Courts: What Lawyers Should Be Tracking This Week
Key lawsuits across the country continue to test the limits of executive power, due process, and the role of the judiciary. While this happens, it is critical that lawyers stay informed and engaged as they are uniquely positioned to defend the rule of law.


April 11, 2025
Reaffirming The Lawyers’ Oath: More Important Now Than Ever
As May 1st approaches, we get ready to observe Law Day, a time to reflect on the vital role law plays in our society. This year, however, Law Day carries a particular weight, an urgency that demands our immediate attention and recommitment to the foundations of our practice: the rule of law and the Constitution.

March 12, 2025
Judicial Authority and Independence
As members of the legal profession we understand that independent courts and impartial judges are integral to our system of checks and balances, and are critical to ensuring that disputes are resolved peacefully according to law, free from political pressure or interference.

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