Lawyers to Rally for the Rule of Law on Law Day
Lawyers to Rally for the Rule of Law on Law Day
Thursday, May 1
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Foley Square – New York City
Lawyers and concerned non-lawyers will rally for the rule of law on Law Day, May 1, at 1:00 p.m. in Foley Square in lower Manhattan.
Lawyers will speak out in support of judicial independence, our system of justice and our constitutional democracy, and against attacks on the independence and integrity of judges, interference with the freedom of lawyers and law firms to represent the clients and causes of their choosing, brazen disregard of fundamental rights like due process, and the firing of government lawyers simply for doing their jobs, among many other things.
Lawyers will be invited to reaffirm the oath they all took to support the Constitution, and to dress as if for court if they are comfortable doing so.
The rally, sponsored by the New York City Bar Association, the New York County Lawyers Association, the New York Council of Defense Lawyers and the New York Civil Liberties Union, is part of a “National Law Day of Action” network that is coordinating Law Day rallies in cities across the nation. See their “Core Principles” here.)
Rally FAQ is here.
Visit the City Bar’s Rule of Law Facts & Resources Page Here
About the New York City Bar Association
The mission of the New York City Bar Association, which was founded in 1870 and has over 20,000 members, is to equip and mobilize a diverse legal profession to practice with excellence, promote reform of the law, and uphold the rule of law and access to justice in support of a fair society and the public interest in our community, our nation, and throughout the world. www.nycbar.org
About the New York County Lawyers Association
The New York County Lawyers Association was founded in 1908 as one of the first major bar associations in the country that admitted members without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, or gender. Since its inception, it has pioneered some of the most far-reaching and tangible reforms in American jurisprudence and has continuously played an active role in legal developments and public policy. www.nycla.org
About the New York Council of Defense Lawyers
The NYCDL’s mission includes protecting and ensuring individual rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution by rule of law through education; supporting the criminal defense function by enhancing the quality of defense representation; taking positions on important defense issues; promoting study and research of the criminal justice system; and promoting the proper administration of criminal justice. www.nycdl.org
About the New York Civil Liberties Union
Founded in 1951 as the New York state affiliate of the national ACLU, NYCLU’s work is rooted in the unrealized promise of the Bill of Rights and the U.S. and New York State Constitution. With eight offices across the state and more than 90,000 member-donors, we connect movements across complex issues, informed by our communities and powered by our supporters. www.nyclu.org
Rally graphic by Dafne DeJesus