THE RULE OF LAW

 

The rule of law is the bedrock principle upon which our government and democracy is built. We the people, judges, juries, Congress and the President must all abide by the rule of law or risk freedom and justice being taken away from us. Justice and the rule of law have been under attack and are in grave danger. This precarious situation has caused many of those charged with protecting the integrity of our judicial system to affirm their support of the rule of law in America. To that end, more than 500 law school deans and professors, law firm partners, and former judges have signed a letter calling on all government officials — including President Trump — to obey judicial decisions.  

Here’s an excerpt from that letter:

Presidents from the early days of our Republic have pushed the boundaries of their authority. But virtually without exception, presidents have abided by court orders, even ones with which they strongly disagree.

There are disturbing signs that the administration of President Trump will defy court orders. On several occasions, the administration has proclaimed that the President is not required to comply with court decisions. Even worse, on other occasions, members of the Trump administration have openly defied judicial orders. …

We call on the President and all in the executive branch to abide by court orders. We urge Congress to play its role under the Constitution in checking abuses of presidential power. And we ask that the courts play their fundamental role in enforcing the Constitution of the United States.

We must all support and stand behind the rule of law in the United States. It is our duty as citizens of the United States of America.

Will you uphold the rule of law? 

You decide.