Board member Stuart Gerson will join a powerhouse lineup in Raleigh on Oct. 16 to discuss the state of the rule of law. The Principles First Dinner will feature Malcolm Nance, former Justice Cheri Beasley, Justice Robert Orr, and Duke Professor Shane Stansbury. 🎟 www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...

“The administration is filling these roles not because of legal expertise or service to the rule of law, but because of loyalty to the President and a willingness to put his personal interests above the law.” — @greggnunziata.bsky.social Watch the full clip: youtu.be/tmZJWr2U20Y

(🧵/ 2) The Society for the Rule of Law Institute condemns the president’s treatment of U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert, his weaponization of the Justice Department, and those attorneys in his service who have betrayed their oaths and ethical obligations to enable this conduct.

Happy Constitution Day! 🇺🇸📜 The Society was proud to co-sponsor @tfademocracy.bsky.social's conversation on why the Constitution matters, together with @keepourrepublic.bsky.social. Our own @greggnunziata.bsky.social moderated the discussion. Watch the event here ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjWz...

Tomorrow’s the day! 🇺🇸 Join @tfademocracy.bsky.social, @keepourrepublic.bsky.social, and us for this Constitution Day conversation — with our Executive Director @greggnunziata.bsky.social helping to lead the discussion. 🔗 t.co/5PCuQlsCA2

📜 Constitution Day (Sept. 17, 1 p.m. ET) Join us for "Everyone’s Constitution: Why It Matters to All of Us" Hosted by @tfademocracy.bsky.social | Co-sponsored by @keepourrepublic.bsky.social & @chkbal.bsky.social Co-moderated by our ED @greggnunziata.bsky.social 🔗 tinyurl.com/ConDayWebinar

"Even for a judge or Justice whose judicial philosophy often supports expansive executive powers, please remember Justice Scalia’s warning against limitless legal arguments: 'Fun’s fun, but you can’t die laughing.' Read Richard Bernstein’s exclusive piece: societyfortheruleoflaw.org/trump-nation...

ICYMI: @greggnunziata.bsky.social in @bloomberg.com on current challenges to the rule of law — "The rule of law in America is facing grave threats, the likes of which it hasn’t seen in a generation.” Read more: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Check out this new piece from SRL Member Garri Hendell. “In fact, one may argue that what it means to be American is, more or less, defined by our agreed-upon common rule sets. This rule set is, at its apex, embodied in our Constitution.” Read it here 👇 societyfortheruleoflaw.org/garri-hendel...

🧵/3 @greggnunziata.bsky.social & @noahbookbinder.bsky.social, both former Senate Judiciary counsels, write that the courts have served as our most reliable check on executive overreach.

(1/2) Looking for hands-on legal experience this fall? ⚖️ Join leading voices in standing for the rule of law and apply for our Fall 2025 Legal Internship (hybrid | Washington, D.C.). You’ll gain experience in legal research, article editing, webinar production, social media, and member outreach.

Can checks and balances survive in a polarized age? Our annual Rule of Law Summit returns October 22 in Washington, D.C. Hear from leading judges, lawyers, and public servants on what's next for the rule of law. 🎟️ Get tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/rule-of-la...

“This is not law. It is a betrayal of the republican spirit. It is anarchy loosed upon the world.” Emil Bove was confirmed despite whistleblower reports, ethical breaches, and open contempt for the courts. @greggnunziata.bsky.social [email protected]: www.theunpopulist.net/p/the-confir...

Emil Bove. Alina Habba. Todd Blanche. “people distinguished by and known for their personal loyalty to the president, and their partisan rhetoric, not for their commitment to the rule of law.” — @greggnunziata.bsky.social, in The Christian Science Monitor 🔗 www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

After a federal court in Maryland adopted an order ensuring due process for migrants, the Trump admin sued every federal judge in the state. The Institute, alongside @ldadorg.bsky.social, filed an amicus brief defending judicial independence. Read here: societyfortheruleoflaw.org/ldad-marylan...

📣 HAPPENING SOON Do presidentially imposed tariffs threaten the rule of law? Join top legal experts as they unpack how tariff authority has evolved — and what it means when the executive acts alone. 🔴 Watch live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/KYJd1nk...

Today, more than 80 former judges — including our board member @judgeluttig.bsky.social — signed a letter opposing Emil Bove’s nomination to the Third Circuit, citing a pattern of misconduct and disregard for the rule of law. Read the letter ⤵️ societyfortheruleoflaw.org/wp-content/u...

The Society for the Rule of Law Institute joined Advancing American Freedom and others in filing an amicus urging the Federal Circuit to uphold a core constitutional guardrail: separation of powers. ✅ Congress sets taxes ❌ The executive doesn’t 🔗 advancingamericanfreedom.com/aaf-fights-u...

📢 Board Member Stuart Gerson will join a distinguished panel of legal leaders this Thursday, July 10, at the National Press Club in D.C. Join @principlesfirst.bsky.social + @protectdemocracy.org for a timely discussion on the rule of law. Tickets are free ⬇️ www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...

"Without a robust, independent judiciary and with a supine or compliant Congress, there's virtually no limit to what the government can do to take away our liberties," — @greggnunziata.bsky.social Check out this piece feat. AZ Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick ⬇️ www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...

Can plaintiffs still challenge unconstitutional executive actions after Trump v. CASA? Yes — and Board Member Alan Raul explains how in @justsecurity.org. Read here ⬇️ www.justsecurity.org/115917/trump...

(1/2) Today, @greggnunziata.bsky.social, on behalf of the Society for the Rule of Law Institute, urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to reject Emil Bove’s nomination to the Third Circuit. The letter raises serious concerns about Bove’s record and his role in the Department of Justice.

Charter Member Richard Bernstein examines how the recent bombing of Iran highlights ongoing questions about the constitutional balance of war powers between Congress and the President. 📖 Read his full commentary: societyfortheruleoflaw.org/richard-bern...

📅 Mark your calendars Join us tomorrow at 12:00 PM ET for a webinar on the domestic deployment of the military. Our expert panel will examine the legal and constitutional framework surrounding the use of military forces in domestic settings. 📺 Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/UQ--rLd...

(1/2) No American should be priced out of protecting their constitutional rights. A proposed Senate provision would require plaintiffs challenging unconstitutional federal actions to post upfront bonds covering government "costs and damages" — potentially millions of dollars.

☀️Join us in Washington, D.C. for the Society’s Summer Social! Connect with fellow members and rule of law champions over drinks and great conversation. Image 🔗 RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/srl-summer...

Lt. Col. Garri Hendell, a Society Member and officer in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, writes a compelling reflection on the importance of evaluating moral principles and drawing hard lines — both in military service and civic life. Read it here ⬇️ societyfortheruleoflaw.org/garri-hendel...

We’re hiring a Legal Fellow! Join the Society for the Rule of Law for a one-year hybrid fellowship in D.C.—ideal for early-career legal professionals committed to defending the rule of law and judicial integrity. 📄 Details: societyfortheruleoflaw.org/legal-fellow

A thoughtful, important piece from our Executive Director. What happens when legal principles are no longer the guiding standard for judicial nominations? 📰 Read the full piece here: www.thebulwark.com/p/danger-of-...

"When it comes to constitutional rights, no man is an island. The threats, performative cruelty and denials of basic due process are not attacks on immigrants. They are attacks on the rule of law itself." Read Charter Member Chris Truax's latest op-ed in @thehill.com: thehill.com/opinion/immi...

ICYMI: We hosted a panel examining how congressional oversight serves as a key mechanism for checking executive power and ensuring accountability. Experts from across the political spectrum examined how it works, why it matters, and where it may be falling short. Check out the full conversation 👇

Today, Gregg Nunziata and Campaign Legal Center President Trevor Potter sent a letter to Senate leaders urging opposition to Section 70302 of the One Big Beautiful Bill, warning it would gut federal courts’ ability to enforce their rulings. 📜 Read the full letter: campaignlegal.org/sites/defaul...

Set a reminder for tomorrow 🔔 We’ll be going live at 12pm ET for a webinar on congressional oversight—its constitutional basis, its purpose, and how today’s Congress is carrying out that role. 🔗 www.youtube.com/live/_5yfpgS...

“Some allies of the administration are inviting the constitutional crisis… because they want to enfeeble our judiciary and destroy our system of checks and balances." — @greggnunziata.bsky.social in @usatoday.com 🔗 www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Board Member J. Michael Luttig joined MSNBC's @alivelshinbc.bsky.social this weekend to discuss the escalating rhetoric and attacks aimed at the federal judiciary. 📺 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwFS...

"There is no judicial system on earth that I would trade for ours...standing up for the rule of law and the independent judiciary, no matter who is attacking it, is an absolute priority." Read Justice Clint Bolick’s full remarks from our Phoenix event: societyfortheruleoflaw.org/the-state-of...

A statement from the Society on the killing of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington, D.C.:

Yesterday, members and leadership of the Society for the Rule of Law Institute signed onto an amicus brief filed with SCOTUS🏛️ arguing that the President cannot unilaterally eliminate or reshape federal agencies. Read more here: societyfortheruleoflaw.org/society-lead...

Check out the letter from Executive Director @greggnunziata.bsky.social and @citizensforethics.org President @noahbookbinder.bsky.social reminding key House and Senate committees of the importance of oversight of the Executive Branch. Read the letter here ⬇️ www.citizensforethics.org/legal-action...

📢 New Commentary: Charter Member Richard Bernstein explains how the Supreme Court's recent decision in A.A.R.P. v. Trump reaffirms due process protections and the separation of powers. Read the full commentary here: societyfortheruleoflaw.org/richard-bern...

Today, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments in the birthright citizenship case. Here's our recent webinar, which broke down the case and what's at stake for the rule of law: societyfortheruleoflaw.org/birthright-c...

AZ Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick shared powerful insights last night on the state of the rule of law. Watch his full remarks ⬇️ youtu.be/PDtc6ld_f5A

🌵 Thank you, Phoenix! Last night, the Society for the Rule of Law hosted an in-person event featuring Arizona Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick. Thank you to everyone who joined us — your support makes events like this possible.

"America will never again be that same beacon to the world, because the president of the United States has subverted America’s democracy and corrupted its rule of law." 📰 Read this powerful piece by Board Member J. Michael Luttig: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

🌵Join us tomorrow in Phoenix! Don’t miss your chance to hear from Justice Clint Bolick of the Arizona Supreme Court. Enjoy insightful remarks, an interactive Q&A, and networking over food and drinks. 🎟️ Reserve your free ticket now: www.eventbrite.com/e/1330160699...

By signaling it would not confirm Ed Martin as U.S. Attorney, the Senate performed its Constitutional duty to "prevent the appointment of unfit characters." The people of the district--and all Americans--deserve a nominee who will put the rule of law first.

ICYMI: A bipartisan group of 150+ former federal and state judges sent a letter to AG Pam Bondi condemning the Trump administration’s attacks on the judiciary. 📜 Read the full letter: societyfortheruleoflaw.org/wp-content/u...

📢 Don’t forget: Our next webinar is tomorrow! Join us at 12 Noon ET for an important conversation on threats against free speech. We’ll be streaming live on X/Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Watch here ⬇️ www.youtube.com/live/Mg_hSIx...

Board Member Donald Ayer appeared on 60 Minutes this weekend to discuss Trump's unprecedented executive orders targeting law firms. "Someone must stand up to this because it is a direct attack on the whole functioning of our judicial system." 🎥 Watch the full clip: www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1QS...

Today, the Society for the Rule of Law Institute sent a letter urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to reject Ed Martin’s nomination as U.S. Attorney for D.C., citing concerns about his conduct and record. 📜 Read the full letter here: societyfortheruleoflaw.org/wp-content/u...