The authors write "Though the ideal of rule of law can be differently understood, broad agreement exists about its basic requirements, central importance, and essential role in a free and just society ...

The most basic tenets of the rule of law are being tested right now. Regardless of their political affiliations or legal philosophy, no lawyer could contest that the system of law is under massive ...

Law Day, established in 1958 by President Eisenhower, honors the rule of law as essential to a free society. The rule of law faces current threats, including attacks on judges and lawyers, undermining ...

<UPDATE 5/19 Just a note to draw readers' attention to the 300+ comments that this post has received. It is a good illustration of one of the things I like most about the VC - I'm not aware of another ...

I fear making analogies to 1933 Germany—analogies to Nazism are often unhelpful. Such comparisons are frequently mere ad hominem attacks for the sake of shock, often even bordering on demagoguery. On ...

The EU's rule of law toolbox is designed to address situations where the rule of law is under threat or deteriorating, due to systemic violations or more isolated incidents. The rule of law toolbox is ...

The world is facing a governance deficit. The global governance system, which was created with promises to protect the weak ...

The rule of law is the most important part of a civil society. While many criticisms can be made about legal decisions, the fundamental principles of a legal system provides protection for all, ...

Every day the Trump regime tramples the rule of law makes Americans less free and less safe. Every day the president defies the Constitution and courts makes America less America. President Trump is ...

Much has been written (including by me) about how Trump's massive new tariffs will severely damage the US economy, and why they are illegal for a variety of different reasons. But more attention ...