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The Rule of Law: Justice, Mercy, and the Power to Pardon
The U.S. Constitution grants the president the power “to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States except in Cases of Impeachment.”
Prevent Disruption of November’s Midterm Elections
It’s time to act now to prevent the disruption of November’s midterm elections
Blocking Assaults on the Fragile Freedom to Speak
Freedom of speech is a foundation of our democracy and must be protected.
The Supreme Court’s “Shadow Docket” Is Testing the Rule of Law
The consequences of rulings from the shadow docket are real.
Elections in Georgia: Why They Can Be Trusted
The nationalizing of state elections is contrary to the U.S. Constitution and poses a significant threat to foundations of the rule of law.
The Rule of Law and Our Democratic Form of Government Are Under Attack
The collective actions of the Trump Administration during its first year in office threaten both the Rule of Law and our democratic form of government.
January 28th FBI raid on Fulton County Elections Office
Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law, joined by hundreds of lawyers across Georgia, is deeply alarmed by the January 28 FBI raid on the Fulton County Elections Office.
Two Killings and the Rule of Law: Will the Center Hold?
In the last two weeks, federal agents shot to death two U.S. citizens on the streets of an American city, setting off alarms for all to hear. Their rain of bullets struck not only flesh. They tore through the Rule of Law.
Standing Up for the Rule of Law
The Supreme Court of Georgia’s decision is clear that, contrary to attempts to rewrite history, on January 6, 2021, W. McCall Calhoun, Jr. and others participated “in a violent takeover of the Capitol to overturn the 2020 election and he sought to interfere with the administration of justice.”
Law and Order Requires that Law Enforcement Follow the Rules
This week we highlight an article from the CATO Institute that discusses the recent shooting of Renee Good in Minnesota. The American concept of “Law and Order” requires that police and law enforcement follow the rules already on the books.
Attacks on the Judiciary and the Rule of Law
Every judge takes an oath to administer justice without bias. They swear to faithfully perform their duties under the Constitution and the laws of the United States.
Happy New Year GLRL Members!
As we enter 2026, we want to thank the more than 700 lawyers who have joined Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law in support of our efforts to speak out in defense of judges, lawyers and a justice system that has been under relentless attack.
The Rule of Law and an Undeclared “War”
The Rule of Law governs when our government may kill. Killings not authorized by law expose our military men and women to prosecution for war crimes—or murder.
The Rule of Law is not Self-Executing: The Illegal Almost-Deportation of Guatemalan Children
Unaccompanied minors who enter the United States are entitled to special protection under the law.
Upholding the Oath
Upholding the oath our military leaders take is essential to the Rule of Law. They must obey lawful orders, but have a duty not to obey unlawful orders.
High-Seas Takedowns and the Killing of Suspected Drug Smugglers
“I think we’re just going to kill people that are bringing drugs into our country. Okay? We’re going to kill them, you know, they’re going to be like, dead.” -- President Donald Trump Over the last few months, the Trump administration has used the United States...
Redistricting – What is the Rule of Law?
Redistricting has become the newest front in the war for political control between Republicans and Democrats. As a result, the Supreme Court will decide the Rule of Law on redistricting.
The SEC Is No Longer an Independent Agency
For more than 90 years, the Securities and Exchange Commission stood as one of the nation’s most consequential independent regulatory agencies. For lawyers committed to the Rule of Law, the SEC provided a case study in why independence matters. Until recently. Last...
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