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ABA files a lawsuit against Trump regarding a number of directives aimed at law firms

ABA files a lawsuit against Trump regarding a number of directives aimed at law firms

The American Bar Association (ABA) has initiated legal actions against the current administration, contesting what it describes as a crackdown on legal professionals. They view various executive orders from President Trump as “law firm threat policies.” The lawsuit, which is nearly 100 pages long, argues that Trump’s targeting of corporations fosters a climate of fear […]

ABA calls on DOJ to rethink ending judicial nominee evaluations

ABA calls on DOJ to rethink ending judicial nominee evaluations

DOJ’s Decision to Move Away from ABA Ratings Draws Criticism On Tuesday, the American Bar Association (ABA) urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to rethink its recent choice to stop recognizing the ABA’s assessments of judicial nominees. The organization expressed concern that this decision could shut it out of the judicial nomination process and limit […]

ABA opposes Bondi’s proposal to limit access for reviewing Trump’s judicial nominees

ABA opposes Bondi's proposal to limit access for reviewing Trump’s judicial nominees

The American Bar Association (ABA) has expressed concerns regarding the Justice Department’s recent decision to restrict its access to evaluate judicial candidates, particularly those nominated by Trump for lifetime positions. ABA President William Bray voiced his unease, stating it’s troubling that the Justice Department would limit the review of judicial candidates without proper reasoning. He […]

Law schools must adopt free speech policies to maintain ABA accreditation

The American Bar Association (ABA) announced Monday that it will add free speech requirements to its law school accreditation process. In a popular vote, the ABA’s House of Delegates approved a new policy aimed at combating laws and protests that impede free speech and discussion on law school campuses. “The Law School Free Speech Standards […]