Please do not leave this page until complete. This can take a few moments.
More than 500 members of the Connecticut Bar Association have signed a public statement reaffirming their commitment to – and support for – the rule of law, amid concerns about attacks on U.S. democracy under the current administration.
Invoking the Declaration of Independence, the statement notes that the nation’s founders sought to prevent "an absolute tyranny” over states.
“Loyalty to the law is ‘necessary for the public good,’ necessary to democracy,” the lawyers’ statement says.
Tyranny occurs when leaders “refuse their ‘assent to law,’” it goes on to say.
The signatories’ “deep commitment to this nation's constitution and laws, and to democracy, brings us together to state publicly what has so often been taken for granted…,” according to the statement.
Specifically, it affirms judges’ right to remain free from retaliation based on their rulings, along with lawyers’ right to choose whom they represent.
The statement also highlights the government’s obligation to comply with court orders, and it defends constitutional protections such as the rights to counsel, due process, free speech and freedom of association.
The signatories include lawyers with different political beliefs, and of various backgrounds, working for law firms, nonprofits, corporations and the government.
The statement is the latest in “a growing wave of visible support for the rule of law,” the Connecticut Bar Association said.
Lawyers across the country have rallied around law firms that have been targeted by the Trump administration.
Recently, Attorney General William Tong signed a letter urging fellow lawyers to support national law firms that Trump has targeted.
The U.S. Marshals Service, which is responsible for protecting federal judges, has reported a significant increase in threats and harassment among the judiciary, according to Reuters.
Click here to see the full statement and list of signatories.
The Hartford Business Journal 2025 Charity Event Guide is the annual resource publication highlighting the top charity events in 2025.
Learn moreHartford Business Journal provides the top coverage of news, trends, data, politics and personalities of the area’s business community. Get the news and information you need from the award-winning writers at HBJ. Don’t miss out - subscribe today.
SubscribeDelivering vital marketplace content and context to senior decision-makers throughout Connecticut ...
All Year Long!
The Hartford Business Journal 2025 Charity Event Guide is the annual resource publication highlighting the top charity events in 2025.
Hartford Business Journal provides the top coverage of news, trends, data, politics and personalities of the area’s business community. Get the news and information you need from the award-winning writers at HBJ. Don’t miss out - subscribe today.
Delivering vital marketplace content and context to senior decision-makers throughout Connecticut ...
All Year Long!
In order to use this feature, we need some information from you. You can also login or register for a free account.
By clicking submit you are agreeing to our cookie usage and Privacy Policy
Already have an account? Login
Already have an account? Login
Want to create an account? Register
In order to use this feature, we need some information from you. You can also login or register for a free account.
By clicking submit you are agreeing to our cookie usage and Privacy Policy
Already have an account? Login
Already have an account? Login
Want to create an account? Register
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Our privacy policy
To ensure the best experience on our website, articles cannot be read without allowing cookies. Please allow cookies to continue reading. Our privacy policy
0 Comments