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In a statement on judicial independence and prosecutorial discretion, Bill Bay Martinez urges public officials and legal professionals to uphold the law and preserve integrity in the justice system. bit.ly/2ULkPDt

Judge Easterbrook, asserting #JudicialIndependence, requires AG Barr to follow 7th Circuit’s rulings barring deportation. “We have never before encountered defiance of a remand order, and we hope never to see it again.” #abaAJS ow.ly/pDnp30qhOXy

"The personal attacks on judges and prosecutors must cease. No one, no one, should interfere with the adminstration of justice, and no one, no one, should have to live in fear for upholding the Constitution of the United States."

21 former ABA Litigation Section Section Chairs join (in our individual capacities) in Letter to The Washington Post defending Judge Jackson against President's attack: "Delegitimizing the judiciary threatens the core of our democracy. We must call it out, and it must stop." ow.ly/XyDt50yoSAS

At Roger Stone sentencing, Judge Jackson nails it: “The dismay and disgust at any attempt to interfere with the efforts of prosecutors and members of the judiciary to fulfill their duty should transcend party.” #JudicialIndependence ⁦ABA Litigation Section⁩ washingtonpost.com/local/public-s…

“The truth still exists; the truth still matters,” says Judge “ABJ,” and that is bedrock for the rule of law. thedailybeast.com/roger-stone-ju… #judicialIndependence

I joined with many former Chairs of ABA Litigation Section to submit a letter to The Washington Post condemning the President's attack on Judge Amy Berman Jackson. Protecting judicial independence is not a partisan cause; Chuck Schumer's comments were equally wrong. wapo.st/39qLCcB

Can’t wait to get to moderate this superb panel May 7.

Article III and the 4th Estate: limits on abuse of power; essential to democracy; and under similar attacks. Looking for a great discussion tomorrow with three top journalists. Join us at ABA Litigation Section #VirtualSAC ow.ly/QLlc50zy6z9 #JudicialIndependence

Federal Judge protects those with state court business from immigration arrests at state courthouses. #JudicialIndependence #ABAAJS ow.ly/dkOK30qOSVd

It’s tomorrow! Chief Justice Hecht (Tex), Ret’d Chief Ternus (Iowa), Ret’d Justice Cossio (Mexico) and Judge Masur (Poland) on Defending the Judiciary in the U.S. and abroad. I'm humbled to co-moderate. Join us at 10:00 a.m. CDT @ABAEsq #ABAAnnualMeeting ABA Litigation Section

In Tribute to Justice Ginsburg: I'm so lucky to join the former Chief Justice of Canada, US Courts of Appeals Judges, a former SG and former law clerk to #NotoriousRBG in American Bar Association's open-to-all tribute to her life and legacy. Tue Oct. 20 NoonEDT Register: ow.ly/z6oh50BVCjH

Also, the right advice is still "breathe." This is going to come down to a count, not a court.

#CountEveryVote. #GeorgiaElection is solidly in play. 3:00 am returns project a Biden win. Keep the faith.

Congratulations to Deborah. She will do a tremendous job for the ABA and the rule of law.

Please apply to work Legal Aid at Work in our amazing Disability Rights Program with Jinny Kim & Alexis Álvarez legalaidatwork.org/opportunities/…

Congratulations to Judge Michelle Childs on her confirmation to the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. She will continue to be an outstanding judge! Now for DC rather than SC.

OUR COURTS: last bastion of democracy (see 2020 elections) or polarized political arm (see 2022)? Join a high-powered American Bar Association Showcase program Aug 5 with: CA CJ Cantil-Sakauye, AZ CJ Bales (ret'd), 5th Cir J Costa, Profs Brian Fitzpatrick and Marin Levy. americanbar.org/content/dam/ab…

Praise to Justice Stephen Breyer. In accepting the ABA Medal, from the group “with 250,000 members and 300,000 committees,” he notes proudly that “we always hope to arc towards justice.” ⁦American Bar Association⁩

So proud of Tim Schwarz's work with Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law to get this important result--working hard to reign in restrictions on voting from GA SB202.