Practice Area: Government

New York State Bar Association Opposes Rule Exempting Department of Justice Attorneys From Independent Disciplinary Process

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New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet has submitted formal comments opposing the Attorney General’s proposed rule that would exempt DOJ attorneys from independent oversight by state courts and disciplinary bodies, undermining longstanding ethical safeguards. In a letter to the Attorney General, NYSBA warned that the proposed rule violates federal law. “NYSBA’s position is … Continued

New York State Bar Association Calls Firing of U.S. Attorney an Insult to Separation of Powers

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Kathleen Sweet, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the firing of U.S. Attorney Donald Kinsella: “The firing of U.S. Attorney Donald Kinsella is an insult to separation of powers and the administration of justice. The President and the Attorney General have demonstrated, yet again, that only loyalists and … Continued

New York State Bar Association Fights for the Rule of Law

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The New York State Bar Association continues to speak out against threats to the rule of law. In just the last ten months,  the association and its leaders have published nearly two dozen articles and statements on issues ranging from judicial independence to the government shutdown. Oct. 21, 2025 New York State Bar Association Gravely … Continued

New York State Bar Association Supports Birthright Citizenship

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Kathleen Sweet, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement today about the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on birthright citizenship: “The U.S. Supreme Court did not rule today on the constitutionality of birthright citizenship but on the right of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions pausing the administration’s Executive Orders. The … Continued

NYSBA Leadership Goes to Washington

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New York State Bar Association leaders went to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the association’s federal legislative priorities earlier this month, holding over a dozen meetings to discuss critical issues including funding for the Legal Services Corporation, access to justice and preservation of the Rule of Law. The association shared recent association reports and statements … Continued