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'Constitutional Crisis' Is an Understatement

The term 'constitutional crisis' may obscure the urgent illegalities of the Trump administration's actions.

Nothing like this in American history': the crisis of Trump's assault on the rule of law

Trump's presidency exemplifies Chief Justice Roberts' vision of an expansive executive that operates with little regard for established legal norms.

Opinion | There Is No Musk Clause in the Constitution

The Trump administration's actions represent a challenge to established legal norms and the Constitution's principles surrounding appointments and sovereignty.

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Law school groups decry Trump's defiance of courts

Law school groups are alarmed about the Trump administration's threats to the judicial branch and the rule of law.

Firing the 'Conscience' of the Military

Firing military top lawyers signals disregard for rule of law and legal protections.

In 2nd Term, Trump Pushes Bounds of Presidential Power, Testing Rule of Law

President Trump's recent actions represent an unprecedented expansion of executive power, challenging the foundational structures of American democracy.

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'Constitutional Crisis' Is an Understatement

The term 'constitutional crisis' may obscure the urgent illegalities of the Trump administration's actions.

Nothing like this in American history': the crisis of Trump's assault on the rule of law

Trump's presidency exemplifies Chief Justice Roberts' vision of an expansive executive that operates with little regard for established legal norms.

Opinion | There Is No Musk Clause in the Constitution

The Trump administration's actions represent a challenge to established legal norms and the Constitution's principles surrounding appointments and sovereignty.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Law school groups decry Trump's defiance of courts

Law school groups are alarmed about the Trump administration's threats to the judicial branch and the rule of law.

Firing the 'Conscience' of the Military

Firing military top lawyers signals disregard for rule of law and legal protections.

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In 2nd Term, Trump Pushes Bounds of Presidential Power, Testing Rule of Law

President Trump's recent actions represent an unprecedented expansion of executive power, challenging the foundational structures of American democracy.

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The Wall Street Journal Takes a Victory Lap Over Destructive' Trump and His Illegal' Tariffs

The Wall Street Journal took a victory lap over President Donald Trump and his destructive tariff obsessions in a new editorial celebrating the U.S. Court of International Trade's ruling blocking his Liberation Day tariffs.

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Hundreds Of Law School Deans, Professors, Law Firm Partners, And Former Judges Demand That Government Officials Obey The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

The rule of law is imperative for democracy, currently threatened by President Trump's administration's defiance of judicial authority.

Trump's Third Term Talk Defies Constitution and Tests Democracy

Trump's remarks about holding onto power raise serious concerns about his commitment to democracy and constitutional limits.

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Friedman: Democracy is on the line in Israel and America

The consolidation of power by Netanyahu may signify a troubling trend of eroding the rule of law in democracies like Israel and the U.S.

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Rule of law deteriorates across the EU, finds report

EU's rule of law faces systemic decline, with significant challenges in justice, anti-corruption, and media freedom reported across Member States.

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We Can Defeat Trump's Lawlessness. We've Done It Before.

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The Judiciary Should Be Independent From Political Pressure, Not From The Law - Above the Law

Hundreds Of Law School Deans, Professors, Law Firm Partners, And Former Judges Demand That Government Officials Obey The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

The rule of law is imperative for democracy, currently threatened by President Trump's administration's defiance of judicial authority.

Trump's Third Term Talk Defies Constitution and Tests Democracy

Trump's remarks about holding onto power raise serious concerns about his commitment to democracy and constitutional limits.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Friedman: Democracy is on the line in Israel and America

The consolidation of power by Netanyahu may signify a troubling trend of eroding the rule of law in democracies like Israel and the U.S.

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Rule of law deteriorates across the EU, finds report

EU's rule of law faces systemic decline, with significant challenges in justice, anti-corruption, and media freedom reported across Member States.

fromThe Nation

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We Can Defeat Trump's Lawlessness. We've Done It Before.

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The Judiciary Should Be Independent From Political Pressure, Not From The Law - Above the Law

Justice Sonia Sotomayor Says Judges Must Be Fearlessly Independent'

Judges must be fearlessly independent for the rule of law to survive.

A battle looms over rule of law as some courts start to flex their muscles against Trump

US courts are asserting authority against Trump's defiance, exemplifying a critical battle over the rule of law.

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The Trump Administration Wants to Pursue Its Lawless Agenda Unchecked

The Supreme Court's considerations may redefine the limits of federal judges' authority over nationwide injunctions.

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Chief Justice John Roberts Speech at Georgetown Law Warns of Endangered Rule of Law

Rule of law is essential yet rare; criticisms should focus on decisions, not personal attacks to enhance judicial discourse.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor Says Judges Must Be Fearlessly Independent'

Judges must be fearlessly independent for the rule of law to survive.

A battle looms over rule of law as some courts start to flex their muscles against Trump

US courts are asserting authority against Trump's defiance, exemplifying a critical battle over the rule of law.

Right-wing politics

2 weeks ago

The Trump Administration Wants to Pursue Its Lawless Agenda Unchecked

The Supreme Court's considerations may redefine the limits of federal judges' authority over nationwide injunctions.

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Chief Justice John Roberts Speech at Georgetown Law Warns of Endangered Rule of Law

Rule of law is essential yet rare; criticisms should focus on decisions, not personal attacks to enhance judicial discourse.

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Judge 'deeply troubled' by PMQs exchange on Gazans settling in UK

Judicial independence and the rule of law are essential, especially amid political disagreements over immigration policies.

Conservative former federal judge says Trump has declared war' on US rule of law

Trump's actions are pushing the United States towards a constitutional crisis, according to legal experts.

MPs' attacks on judges a huge threat to the rule of law, says attorney general

Political attacks on judges threaten the rule of law and judicial independence, warns Attorney General.

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Brooklyn's legal community stands up for judges and the Rule of Law

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Judges in Nicaragua now answer to police under Ortega and Murillo's rule

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Judge 'deeply troubled' by PMQs exchange on Gazans settling in UK

Judicial independence and the rule of law are essential, especially amid political disagreements over immigration policies.

Conservative former federal judge says Trump has declared war' on US rule of law

Trump's actions are pushing the United States towards a constitutional crisis, according to legal experts.

MPs' attacks on judges a huge threat to the rule of law, says attorney general

Political attacks on judges threaten the rule of law and judicial independence, warns Attorney General.

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Brooklyn's legal community stands up for judges and the Rule of Law

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Judges in Nicaragua now answer to police under Ortega and Murillo's rule

Morning Docket: 05.14.25 - Above the Law

The current legal landscape indicates an erosion of the rule of law, as influential figures exploit system weaknesses.

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ABA, more than 50 bar associations condemn 'government actions that seek to twist the scales of justice'

Morning Docket: 05.14.25 - Above the Law

The current legal landscape indicates an erosion of the rule of law, as influential figures exploit system weaknesses.

fromABA Journal

Black Lives Matter

ABA, more than 50 bar associations condemn 'government actions that seek to twist the scales of justice'

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Race to lead D.C. lawyers' association grows heated amid attacks on law firms

"We're no longer afraid of, 'What if I'm not prepared' or if I missed a case I should have known... We're literally afraid of terrible consequences just for doing our jobs."

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Associates At Kirkland And Latham Latest To Quit Biglaw Gigs Because Of Cowardly Deals With Trump - Above the Law

Lawyers are resigning from big firms in protest against complicity with authoritarianism.

Resignations are a stand for the rule of law and democracy.

Even George W. Bush's Attorney General Thinks Trump's Attack On Biglaw Is Some 'Petty' Bullsh*t - Above the Law

Alberto Gonzales criticizes Trump's attacks on Biglaw as petty and potentially dangerous to democracy and the rule of law.

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Biglaw Is Under Attack. Here's What The Firms Are Doing About It. - Above the Law

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Associate Quits In Epic Fashion, Says Willkie Farr's Principles 'Are Now So Deeply Compromised' - Above the Law

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General Counsel 'No Longer Trust' Biglaw - Above the Law

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Associates At Kirkland And Latham Latest To Quit Biglaw Gigs Because Of Cowardly Deals With Trump - Above the Law

Lawyers are resigning from big firms in protest against complicity with authoritarianism.

Resignations are a stand for the rule of law and democracy.

Even George W. Bush's Attorney General Thinks Trump's Attack On Biglaw Is Some 'Petty' Bullsh*t - Above the Law

Alberto Gonzales criticizes Trump's attacks on Biglaw as petty and potentially dangerous to democracy and the rule of law.

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Biglaw Is Under Attack. Here's What The Firms Are Doing About It. - Above the Law

Privacy professionals

Associate Quits In Epic Fashion, Says Willkie Farr's Principles 'Are Now So Deeply Compromised' - Above the Law

Startup companies

General Counsel 'No Longer Trust' Biglaw - Above the Law

Who sustains the rule of law? - Harvard Gazette

Citizens play a vital role in upholding the rule of law, alongside government officials.

Over A Thousand Law Students Sign Amicus Brief Rallying Behind Susman Godfrey - Above the Law

Law students across the U.S. are actively supporting rule of law over compliance with potentially unconstitutional actions, signaling future implications for legal profession choices.

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

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Who sustains the rule of law? - Harvard Gazette

Citizens play a vital role in upholding the rule of law, alongside government officials.

Over A Thousand Law Students Sign Amicus Brief Rallying Behind Susman Godfrey - Above the Law

Law students across the U.S. are actively supporting rule of law over compliance with potentially unconstitutional actions, signaling future implications for legal profession choices.

Law

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

Groups Blast Border Czar's Arrest Threat Against Governor as "Gross Overreach"

Tom Homan's threat against Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is viewed as an attack on democracy and state autonomy by advocacy groups.

#due-process

US politics

The Supreme Court Has No Army

US politics

The Abrego Garcia Saga Is a Litmus Test For Media Figures

US politics

The Supreme Court Has No Army

US politics

The Abrego Garcia Saga Is a Litmus Test For Media Figures

Former Justice Breyer Thinks Marco Rubio And Pam Bondi Can Be Held In Criminal Contempt For Defying Court Orders - Above the Law

Concerns over Executive overreach and judicial compliance are now bipartisan, highlighting a critical moment for checks and balances in governance.

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Are We All Hypocrites About the Rule of Law?

The rule of law is nuanced, with perceptions of legal violations influenced by individual and ideological judgments.

The Supreme Court Just Ruled Against Trump-But Don't Get Too Excited

Trump's disregard for court orders raises concerns about his compliance with the rule of law.

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Donald Trump Is Trying to Take American Law Back to 1641

Trump's actions reflect a dangerous shift towards dictatorship, undermining the foundational principles of democracy.

Lawful, but Enormously Destructive

Trump's Pentagon leadership purge raises significant concerns about military qualifications and the rule of law.

Trump's Justice Dept. Speech Shows a Renewed Quest for Vengeance

Trump's speech marked a break from presidential norms, attacking Justice Department officials instead of upholding the rule of law.

fromNew York Post

Trump, don't heed the dangerous urge to attack the rule of law

Trump's call for impeachment of Judge Boasberg raises questions about his commitment to the rule of law.

The Judiciary's Last Stand

Trump's attack on the rule of law represents a significant political threat to America's legal institutions, unprecedented since the Civil War.

fromThe Nation

The Supreme Court Just Ruled Against Trump-But Don't Get Too Excited

Trump's disregard for court orders raises concerns about his compliance with the rule of law.

fromSlate Magazine

Donald Trump Is Trying to Take American Law Back to 1641

Trump's actions reflect a dangerous shift towards dictatorship, undermining the foundational principles of democracy.

Lawful, but Enormously Destructive

Trump's Pentagon leadership purge raises significant concerns about military qualifications and the rule of law.

Trump's Justice Dept. Speech Shows a Renewed Quest for Vengeance

Trump's speech marked a break from presidential norms, attacking Justice Department officials instead of upholding the rule of law.

fromNew York Post

Trump, don't heed the dangerous urge to attack the rule of law

Trump's call for impeachment of Judge Boasberg raises questions about his commitment to the rule of law.

The Judiciary's Last Stand

Trump's attack on the rule of law represents a significant political threat to America's legal institutions, unprecedented since the Civil War.

Marine Le Pen Barred From French Presidential Run After Embezzlement Ruling

Marine Le Pen's corruption conviction leads to her five-year disqualification from public office, igniting controversy and debate over democracy in France.

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Trump's defiance of court orders is testing the fences' of the rule of law

Trump's administration is openly defying court rulings, raising concerns about the rule of law and democracy.

US politics

Sorry, Elon': The New York Post Rebukes Way Out of His Lane' Musk for Attacks on Judge Who Ordered Halt to Deportation Flights

Trump's defiance of court orders is testing the fences' of the rule of law

Trump's administration is openly defying court rulings, raising concerns about the rule of law and democracy.

US politics

Sorry, Elon': The New York Post Rebukes Way Out of His Lane' Musk for Attacks on Judge Who Ordered Halt to Deportation Flights

Opinion | America Has a Rogue President

Trump's firing of military leaders undermines professionalism and politicizes the military.

The removal of top judge advocates general threatens the integrity of the legal framework governing the military.

London politics

The obscure Jimmy Lai ruling that exposed the erosion of Hong Kong's rule of law

Opinion | America Has a Rogue President

Trump's firing of military leaders undermines professionalism and politicizes the military.

The removal of top judge advocates general threatens the integrity of the legal framework governing the military.

London politics

The obscure Jimmy Lai ruling that exposed the erosion of Hong Kong's rule of law

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Opinion | Democracy Is on the Line in Israel and America

Netanyahu's attempt to fire the Shin Bet director signals a troubling pursuit of concentrated power reminiscent of challenges to the rule of law in the U.S.

Italy one of five dismantlers' causing democratic recession' in Europe, report says

Italy's government is undermining the rule of law and exhibiting intolerance towards media, exemplifying Europe's democratic decline.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

What's behind the political crisis in Bosnia Herzegovina?

Republika Srpska's leadership is deepening the political crisis by ignoring legal convictions and undermining state institutions.

fromBusiness Insider

The most shocking Pentagon firing wasn't the top general, legal experts say. It was the lawyers.

The removal of top JAG officers poses a significant threat to the rule of law in the military.

Will The Association Of American Law Schools Be The Next On The FTC's No Contact List? - Above the Law

The rule of law in America is threatened by recent executive actions undermining judicial authority.