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President Again Cuts Access for News Organizations Whose Reporting He Dislikes. This Time Makes Three.
Can any President bar from the White House journalists and news organizations who publish stories he finds objectionable? Ample legal authority—grounded in the Constitution—say no.
Can Jay Clayton 2.O Be Trusted to Stand Up to the President?
The Jay Clayton who chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission would make a perfect Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Jay, who was my boss at the SEC, was someone who pulled no punches and always spoke the truth. Those are crucial qualities for the vital...
The Warning Lights Are Flashing for November’s Elections
Signs that the Trump administration plans to interfere with the midterm elections in November abound. His primetime speech last month sounded the alarm, alleging Chinese meddling, droves of foreigners registering to vote, and an election system perilously vulnerable...
A Threat to the Midterm Elections
There are a few words in Article I of the Constitution that you probably never paid attention to but could be tremendously important in the midterm elections. I became aware of them last year while writing Stealing Elections, American Style. One of the chapters in...
Profiting From Power: A Violation of the Emoluments Clauses
Twelve score and ten years ago, our forefathers had the wisdom to include in our Constitution two Emolument Clauses: Foreign Emoluments Clause - Article I, Section 9, Clause 8: No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And no Person holding any...
Calling Someone a Criminal Doesn’t Make It So
Under the rule of law, every person accused or charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Declaring Again for the Rule of Law on July 4, 2026
As America approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, July 4th asks more of us than celebration. It asks for both remembrance and courage.
A Year of Action, A Movement in Motion
Stay Connected, Stay Engaged! This year, hundreds of Georgia lawyers stood together to defend the rule of law — and that defense doesn't pause when the calendar turns. It continues in every conversation we have, every voice that joins ours, and every...
Establishing A State Religion?
“If there is any fixed star in our constitutional constellation, it is that no official, high or petty, can prescribe what shall be orthodox in matters of politics, nationalism, religion, or other matters of opinion or force citizens to confess by word or act their...
What Did the President Know and When Did He Know It?
The President’s investment accounts executed more than 3,600 securities transactions during the first quarter of 2026, many suspiciously close to government announcements that have enhanced the values of the companies affected.
The Administration’s $1.776 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund Has No Basis In The Law
There is no legal basis for the “anti-weaponization” fund that provides for almost $2B and the provision of IRS tax immunity for the President and his family.
The New Battle Over the Voting Rights Act
Justice Alito characterized his opinion in Louisiana v. Callais, 608 U.S. ___, 2016 WL 1153054(2026) as an “update” on Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). It would be more accurate to describe Callais as a valediction – the last in a series of Supreme Court...
In Immigration Courts, An Ongoing Fight Over Due Process
Lawyers for immigrants in federal custody are engaged in a legal version of trench warfare with President’s Department of Justice over a key and previously routine element of due process in immigration court: bond hearings.
Trump Is Using the Presidency to Enrich Himself and His Family
The extent to which President Trump has used the office of the President to enrich himself and his family is unprecedented in American history. While there have been isolated examples of corruption in U.S. history, such as the 1922 Teapot Dome scandal in which...
When Courts Stop Trusting the Government
Courts are openly rejecting the idea that the government deserves deference. This rejection is across a spectrum of cases.
A Free Press and National Security
“Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press and that cannot be limited without being lost” said Thomas Jefferson in 1786. The Trump administration has treated fact-based journalism as an enemy to be derided, delegitimized, and defanged. An important battleground...
Invitation: Defending the Rule of Law Webinar
In partnership with Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG) we are excited to announce our first webinar, Defending Democracy: How Georgia Lawyers Can Take Action on April 29 and 12 PM
Pilfering the Public’s Tax Funds
No individual, not even the President, should be both a litigant and, in effect, a supervisor of the institutions responsible for adjudicating or resolving that dispute.
Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law Opposes the DOJ Ethics Rule
We submit this public comment in strong opposition to the Department of Justice’s proposed rule, which would effectively exempt DOJ attorneys from independent state bar oversight
Legal Ethics and the Independence of State Bar Investigations
US Department of Justice is proposing a rule to let the US Attorney General investigate alleged ethical wrongdoing by DOJ lawyers before the state disciplinary authority steps in.
Filming the State: How the Government Is Criminalizing the Right to Record
Public documentation of government action is a powerful tool of democratic accountability.
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.
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.
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 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.
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...
The Rule of Law Is Under Attack: Now Is the Time to Stand Up and Speak Out
During the past few months, the Trump Administration has escalated its unprecedented assault on the Rule of Law. This conduct places the foundations of our democracy in jeopardy. We are witnessing a coordinated effort to dismantle constitutional guardrails against...
The Cost of Defunding the Fight Against Fraud and Corruption
Dedicated career prosecutors devote their professional lives to fighting corruption and protecting honest businesses and citizens who follow the law. Our federal government is now undermining those efforts and encouraging corruption by not enforcing our laws evenhandedly and fairly.
The Independence and Impartiality of the Department of Justice is Threatened by Partisan Politics
At least since Watergate, the Department of Justice has taken steps to insulate its decisions in criminal cases from the White House, members of Congress, and other partisan political considerations.
The Illegal Use of Military Troops as a Domestic Police Force
Deployment of military troops as a domestic police force in cities threatens the rule of law and is harmful to democracy.
Trump-Appointed Judge Rules the Administration Lacks Authority to Sue District Court Judges
The Rule of Law reflects our dedication to principles embodied in our Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. The Rule of Law also recognizes that these principles need to be protected, nurtured, and enforced.
The Assault on Law Firms and the Clients They Represent Threaten the Rule of Law
The Rule of Law reflects our dedication to principles embodied in our Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. The Rule of Law also recognizes that these principles need to be protected, nurtured, and enforced.
The American Bar Association Reaffirms their Commitment to Upholding the Rule of Law
“Recent actions by the executive branch—including attacks on the judiciary, and the bar—have threatened the constitutional separation of powers, civil rights protections, and the integrity of democratic institutions.”
The Great Writ – Habeas Corpus into the Twenty-First Century
At a hearing in Congress on May 20, 2025, U.S. Senator Maggie-Hassan (D-NH) asked Homeland Security Secretary Kristin Noem: “What is habeas corpus?” She responded: “Well, habeas corpus is a constitutional right that the President has to be able to remove people from...
The Justice Department is Threatening The Rule of Law
On its website, the U.S. Department of Justice states its mission: “to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.”
Why Masked ICE Agents Should Concern Every American
In a nation grounded in the Rule of Law, the aggressive tactics of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) require careful scrutiny.
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