Labor & Employment Law Daily Wrap Up, INDUSTRY NEWS, TRENDS—American Bar Association issues statement supporting ‘the rule of law’, (Feb 11, 2025)
Organizations Mentioned:American Bar Association
By Brandi O. Brown, J.D.
“The administration cannot choose which law it will follow or ignore. These are not partisan or political issues. These are rule of law and process issues.”
On Monday, the American Bar Association (ABA) issued a strongly worded rebuke relating to the changes being made by the new administration and, in particular, how they are being made. Instead of orderly, respectful change, the ABA president, William R. Bay, writes “we see wide-scale affronts to the rule of law itself,” referencing many of the administration’s recent actions, such as its attempt to dismantle various departments and entities created by Congress and its attack on the constitutionally protected right to birthright citizenship.
“There is much that Americans disagree on,” the ABA’s statement later adds, “but all of us expect our government to follow the rule of law, protect due process and treat individuals in a way that we would treat others in our homes and workplaces. The ABA does not oppose any administration. Instead, we remain steadfast in our support for the rule of law.”
Call to action. “We call upon our elected representatives to stand with us and to insist upon adherence to the rule of law and the legal processes and procedures that ensure orderly change. The administration cannot choose which law it will follow or ignore. These are not partisan or political issues. These are rule of law and process issues. We cannot afford to remain silent. We must stand up for the values we hold dear. The ABA will do its part and act to protect the rule of law.”
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