New York State Bar Association Fights for the Rule of Law
10.22.2025
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
The inability of our courts to operate fully and provide justice on a daily basis is a grave concern to the New York State Bar Association. We call on Congress to end the shutdown.
“As members of the legal community, we share responsibility to help the public evaluate information, pursue and amplify the truth, think critically, and participate meaningfully in our democracy,” said New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet.
Expansion of Civic Readiness Program Needed in New York’s Schools
New high school civics programs are showing promise but must be expanded.
Oct. 14, 2025
New York State Bar Association To Host Convocation on Media Literacy in a Digital World
Under President Sweet’s leadership, NYSBA is convening a convocation on “Media Literacy in a Digital World” to explore strategies for countering misinformation.
Oct. 9, 2025
Unvetted, Unconfirmed US Attorneys Shift Too Much Power to Trump
President Sweet argues that bypassing Senate confirmation to install U.S. attorneys concentrates prosecutorial power in the executive branch and undermines constitutional checks and balances.
Sept. 30, 2025
Lawyers and law students are concerned about a recent executive order that threatens student loan forgiveness for some public service lawyers.
Sept. 23, 2025
President Kathleen Sweet Joins Panel on Needs of New York’s Civil Legal Service Providers
NYSBA President Sweet participating in a hearing with state judicial leaders and service providers to address funding shortfalls, staffing challenges, and the growing access-to-justice gap in New York’s civil legal aid system.
Sept. 22, 2025
Judge Barry Kamins chronicles the crafting of the rule of law and its challenges from the Federalist papers to the Dobbs decision.
Aug. 27, 2025
Another Voice: Medical Aid in Dying Has Been Extensively Reviewed
President Sweet explains how New York’s proposed Medical Aid in Dying law has undergone rigorous legal, ethical, and empirical review.
Aug. 13, 2025
The ABA House of Delegates approved a resolution— backed by NYSBA — calling for laws that require gun owners to promptly report missing firearms under threat of civil or criminal penalties.
June 30, 2025
Queens Rep. Grace Meng Speaks in Support of Civil Legal Services Funding:
With the assistance of President Sweet, Rep. Meng publicly opposed deep cuts to the Legal Services Corporation, warning that slashing its budget would deprive vulnerable New Yorkers of critical legal aid.
June 30, 2025
The New York State Bar Association opposed a U.S. Senate proposal that would have conditioned broadband funding on banning state regulation of artificial intelligence.
June 27, 2025
New York State Bar Association Supports Birthright Citizenship
NYSBA President Sweet affirms that every child born in the U.S. — including to undocumented immigrants — is constitutionally entitled to citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
June 26, 2025
Letter from the NYSBA President Sweet
This letter to New York’s senators focused on AI and broadband.
June 24, 2025
Attorney Grievances: The Fight for Confidentiality – New York State Bar Association
NYSBA has argued that attorney grievance investigations should be confidential.
June 18, 2025
Experts at this webinar discussed how to prepare for stepped up immigration enforcement.
June 9, 2025
New York State Bar Association Decries Proposed Elimination of Legal Services Corporation
“This drastic measure threatens to deprive millions of Americans of their fundamental right to legal representation.”
Mar. 24, 2025
NYBA President Calls Latest White House Directive an Assault on the Legal Profession
The call for impeachment of any judge who rules against the federal administration violates the principle of an impartial and independent judiciary that is the foundation of our American democracy.
Mar. 12, 2025
New York State Bar Association Decries Threats on Judges
“All Americans whatever their political persuasion should speak out against threats to judges. For democracy to work, we want all judges to be free to decide cases and issue rulings without fear for their safety or that of their families. They cannot defend themselves, but we can, and we must.”
Mar. 10, 2025
“The Executive Orders attacking lawyers and law firms for doing their jobs – which include representing any cause the president doesn’t like — threaten to upend a bedrock principle of the American legal system.”
Mar. 6, 2025
New York State Bar Association To Examine Hot-Button Issues of Challenges to the Rule of Law
“The rule of law is the foundation of our democracy,” said Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association. “Without it, our society would devolve into chaos and violence. As legal professionals, we have sworn to uphold the values of the rule of law.”
Feb. 18, 2025
New York State Bar Association Issues Statement on Equal Access to Justice
“The New York State Bar Association will continue to advocate for ensuring equal access to justice for all persons, especially those in need.”
Jan. 24, 2025
“The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is unequivocal. It grants citizenship to every baby born in the United States with limited exceptions. Ignoring decades of court precedent, President Donald Trump on his first day in office issued an executive order denying citizenship to the 150,000 babies born each year to undocumented immigrants.”
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