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Brooklyn judiciary reflects on MLK's American dream' for Law Day | amNewYork

The American dream was not for any of them, merely an aspiration for Americans. It was an aspiration by Americans for the entire world, rather than the belief that a government deriving its legitimacy from the government and treasuring the inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness resonate powerfully around the world.
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5 days ago

NY court system's Law Day celebration continues to raise alarms over attacks on legal profession | amNewYork

What we have witnessed recently are extreme overreaches and deliberate violations of our constitution by the federal government.
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1 year ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Dragon Lawyer Busted, 1000s Of Lawyers Protest, Perkins Defeats EO & More - Above the Law

Lawyers nationwide are rallying to defend the rule of law, marking a significant moment for legal ethics and professional solidarity.
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1 year ago

Law Day Demonstrations Highlight Lawyers' Growing Fears About Rule Of Law - Above the Law

Trump's proclamation aligns Law Day with 'Loyalty Day,' reflecting historical tensions and prompting backlash from legal communities.
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1 year ago

This is why there was no Karen Read trial Thursday

It's a national day held annually on May 1 since President Dwight Eisenhower established it in 1958. Each year, the day has a theme, and this year it's "The Constitution's Promise: Out of Many, One."
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1 year ago

Hundreds of lawyers converge on Foley Square in break-the-glass' moment for the rule of law in second Trump era | amNewYork

Since Trump took office, his Administration has failed to comply with court orders related to a range of issues, publicly railed against judges whose decisions he disagreed with and targeted corporate law firms with executive orders.
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NYC Bar President sounds alarm on political threats to judicial independence: it must not be normalized' | amNewYork

The independence of the judiciary is under threat due to increasing political pressure, necessitating defense of democratic norms by legal professionals.
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