MSBA, HCBA, RCBA | National Law Day of Action: A Nationwide Stand for the Rule of Law

Описание: On Thursday, May 1, attorneys from the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA), Hennepin County Bar Association (HCBA), and Ramsey County Bar Association (RCBA) gathered at the Hennepin County Government Center (outside at the Fountain Plaza) to take part in the National Law Day of Action. On this day, bar associations across the country held similar events in support of the rule of law. When lawyers, judges, and community members stand together, we send a powerful message: the rule of law must be protected.

This coordinated day of action invited attorneys to publicly reaffirm their commitment to the rule of law and judicial independence in a unified stand on Law Day, May 1. The principles of judicial independence and the independence of the legal profession–cornerstones of American democracy–are facing unprecedented challenges across the country. Attacks on judges for unpopular rulings, political pressure on legal professionals and law firms, and a growing distrust of the legal system threaten the very foundation of fairness and equal justice.

As part of the Law Day observance, attorneys retook the Attorney’s Oath together—the same oath sworn upon during admission to the bar. This symbolic act highlights the legal profession’s enduring duty to uphold the Constitution, safeguard individual rights, and ensure access to impartial justice for all.

The National Law Day of Action:
is a nonpartisan gathering focused on reaffirming support for the rule of law
is designed to spotlight the critical role of judicial and legal independence in a functioning democracy.
aims to educate the public and galvanize legal professionals to defend the fairness and integrity of the justice system.
invites non-attorneys to attend the gathering to show their support.

Remarks at the Minnesota event were provided by HCBA President m boulette, and MSBA President Samuel Edmunds. The reciting of the Oath was conducted by Retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Margaret Chutich.

More Event Details:
https://mnbars.org/?pg=events&evActio...

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