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Election Protection Opportunities for Lawyers
Recognizing that our elections, and with them our democracy, are under threat, and believing that lawyers are uniquely qualified and equipped to respond, the New York City Bar Association is urging the legal community to take action to protect our elections. The election protection opportunities at the link below will be updated as new information becomes available, so we invite you to bookmark the page and check back from time to time.
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The integrity of the judicial process rests upon the ability to restrict intimidating and harassing behavior that interferes with or otherwise threatens the judicial process. The City Bar supports Justice Juan Merchan's handling of the restraining (i.e., "gag") order limiting former President Trump from making statements causing threats to the families of court staff or prosecutors, as well as to jurors and witnesses. As Justice Merchan wrote in his new order yesterday: "The conventional 'David vs. Goliath' roles are no longer in play as demonstrated by the singular power Defendant's words have on countless others."
Read the City Bar's statement here
May 2, 2024
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Join us for a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride before Cinco de Mayo! Meet and network with attorneys at the City Bar while enjoying food and beverages inspired by Mexican culture and traditions. Featuring: A live mariachi band, Taco Bar, Churros, specialty drinks and more!
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