President’s Message-The Constitution Liberates Us: The Rule of Law and How It Enables Equal Protection, Justice, and an Enduring Freedom for All
[I]n America the law is king. For as in absolute governments the King is law, so in free countries the…
President’s Message: The Constitution Guarantees Us
The Constitution Guarantees Us: The Bill of Rights and America’s Declaration of the People’s Unalienable Civil Liberties The U.S. Constitution…
President’s Message: The Constitution Safeguards Us
The Constitution Safeguards Us: Separation of Powers and Inhibiting the Consolidation of Governmental Authority Through Checks and Balances The Founders…
U.S. District Court and the Massachusetts Chapter of the FBA Host: Bill of Rights Student Essay Contest Event
On February 2nd, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar…
Add a Judge and Stir: Chapters Challenged to Advance Civics Education With “Toolkit”
America is facing a crisis in civics education. In a letter addressed to chapter presidents and circuit vice presidents early…
President’s Message: The Constitution Empowers Us
The Constitution Empowers Us: Federalism and Protecting Civil Rights Through Diffused Government The first constitutional principle of popular sovereignty necessitates…
Founding Fathers’ Message on Unity and Civic Charity Is More Relevant Than Ever
We the People, as judges, lawyers, and engaged citizens, are the guardians of the U.S. Constitution. We must understand, teach,…
President’s Message: The Constitution Unites Us
The Constitution Unites Us: Popular Sovereignty and Why We Have Government In my Presidential Installation remarks offered on Constitution Day,…
President’s Message: We Are the Guardians of the Constitution
We Are the Guardians of the Constitution: Remembering Our Oath and Covenant of Citizenship Federal Bar Association Presidential Installation Ceremony Remarks…
We, The People: Principles of Purpose From President W. West Allen
As a country, we’re in a watershed moment of recalibration, awareness, and appreciation. The Federal Bar Association is committed to…
Federal Courts’ Report on Civics Education Showcases Opportunities for FBA Chapters
A timely report on civics education initiatives by the federal courts, often with the vital participation of Federal Bar Association…