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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.
Partisan Judges Are Inconsistent with Basic Fairness – Both in the Olympics and Our Courts
Remember how Russian judges have long outraged Olympic fans for ruling in favor of “their side” in so many competitions? At the 2014 Sochi Olympic figure skating competition, most observers believed reigning champion Yuna Kim of South Korea had prevailed. Yet two...
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.
Lawyers, Legal Professionals & Organizations — Your Voice Is Needed TODAY
The deadline to submit public comments on the DOJ’s proposed ethics rule (OAG199 / Docket DOJ-OAG-2026-0001) is 11:59 PM ET tonight, April 6, 2026. This rule would allow the Department of Justice to review — and potentially block — state bar ethics investigations of...
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.
A Free Press Cannot Exist Under Threat of Government Retaliation
The founding fathers wanted to make sure that people and publishers could disagree with the King’s version of events without punishment or censorship. That’s why the First Amendment promises free speech and a free press. Government leaders who dislike a news story...
Oppose the DOJ’s Ethics Shield Rule
A new DOJ rule would give the Attorney General the right to interpose herself into state bar ethics investigations of current and former DOJ attorney
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...
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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