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Defending the Rule of Law - Protect Democracy

In the 21st Century, democracies tend to die by the erosion of democratic norms and guardrails rather than at the barrel of a gun.

Defending democracy: Your action plan to protect rule of law

Hosting and supporting seminars and public speaking engagements by members to promote the rule of law, confidence in our elections and the ...

Rule of Law - American Bar Association

Many countries throughout the world strive to uphold the rule of law where no one is above the law, everyone is treated equally under the law, everyone is held ...

Overview - Rule of Law | United States Courts

The Federalist # 78 states further that, if any law passed by Congress conflicts with the Constitution, "the Constitution ought to be preferred to the statute, ...

What is the Rule of Law? - World Justice Project

The rule of law is a durable system of laws, institutions, norms, and community commitment that delivers four universal principles.

An “Almost Sacred Responsibility”: The Rule of Law in Times of Peril

The rule of law demands that all who are bound by the law must enjoy on an equal basis its protection and recourse. Law that binds must equally protect.

Pledge to Defend the Rule of Law | ACS

The idea that a President can do no wrong and is answerable to no one is contrary to our national heritage and laws. We are all bound by the law. Those who ...

Why the Rule of Law? - Missouri Courts

The rule of law is what makes our nation so different, so resilient and so free. The human capacity for justice makes democracy possible, as the theologian ...

What is the Rule of Law - the United Nations

Strengthening the rule of law involves respect for the norms of international law, including on the use of force, and recognition of the primary ...

Defending rule of law, enforcing apartheid: Israeli judiciary's double ...

Israel's judiciary has regularly upheld laws, policies and practices which help to maintain and enforce Israel's system of apartheid against Palestinians.

The rule of law is powerful and fragile; it's your job to protect it

Reflections from the Bench: The rule of law is powerful and fragile; it's your job to protect it. May 18, 2020 By Hon. TW Small (Ret.)

Why We Need to Protect the Rule of Law in the Federal Government

The Brennan Center's Martha Kinsella and Daniel I. Weiner spoke with Tim Lau about the ongoing efforts to restore government ethics and the rule of law.

Rule of Law | Democracy, Human Rights and Governance - USAID

USAID believes that the basic premise of the rule of law is that no one is above the law, and that the law “rules” through public and legitimate laws that ...

U.S. Lawyers Are Called to Defend Democracy and the Rule of Law

In a passionate and well-received speech to the National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP), Luttig, an esteemed conservative jurist who ...

Rule of law - Wikipedia

The rule of law is a political ideal that all people and institutions within a country, state, or community are accountable to the same laws, ...

Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco Delivers Remarks on ...

But upholding the rule of law isn't just about playing offense. It's about defense too – identifying vulnerabilities and shoring up our defenses ...

Rule of Law | United States Courts

Analyze how landmark Supreme Court decisions maintain the rule of law and protect minorities.

Strengthening the rule of law - Driving legal change - ClientEarth

Law is our strongest tool to protect the planet, and to empower people to defend their environment · 10 · 140k.

What Must Lawyers Do to Protect the Rule of Law?

The US courts' website defines the Rule of Law as “a principle under which all persons, institutions, and entities are accountable to laws.

Defending Dissent and the Rule of Law | NYU School of Law

The Bernstein Institute for Human Rights supports a range of education, research, and advocacy initiatives to protect dissent and promote the rule of law.