Advancing Racial Equity Through the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The urgency for racial equity is a clarion call for the legal profession. As legal practitioners consider how best to…
Washington Watch-Sealed Filings in Federal Cases May Have Been Compromised
A cyber-attack on the electronic filing system used by the federal courts has put at risk a range of highly…
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…
Advocacy in Action: Capitol Hill Day 2021
“The FBA’s Capitol Hill Day is the premier advocacy event of the year. FBA members have the exclusive opportunity to…
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…
Reflecting on the Diversity & Inclusion Committee’s Police Liability Programs
George Floyd was a Black man who died at the hands of Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day of 2020….
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…
International Courts Reporter Series: New Sanctions on Ice
Introducing the FBA International Courts Legal Reporter Blog Series. This series will report on jurisdictional elements, developments in active cases,…
Washington Watch-How Trump Broke the Judicial Nominations Record
One of the Trump administration’s most notable legacies will be the record number of judges appointed to the federal bench….
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,…
The Election Process Continues
On January 6, the Congress will meet in joint session in the House chamber to officially count and validate the…