"Perhaps it is too late to restore separation of powers in matters of war. But the continuing survival of our Republic as framed by our Constitution demands that we do not give up the fight..." Our charter member Richard Bernstein makes that case in Checks & Balances.

"Is this what a military takeover of the civil justice system might look like?" Garri Hendell, Lt. Colonel in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, on why deputizing military lawyers for immigration enforcement is bound to fail.

"We enact criminal laws that make victims out of the very people they are enacted to save." 

 Matthew P. Cavedon, Director of Cato's Project on Criminal Justice, on the cruel compassion of American criminal law.

The argument of our time comes down to one question: Are we going to have the rule of law in America or not? The rule of law requires an active defense. We're making that case in Checks & Balances, our new newsletter.

What does the Supreme Court's Tariff Judgement mean for the Rule of Law? Come watch our debrief with Ilya Somin, co-counsel in V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump, and @greggnunziata.bsky.social. Watch our Webinar Tomorrow, Thursday February 26th, at 11:00 AM ET. www.youtube.com/watch?v=amda...

The Society for the Rule of Law Institute released the following statement regarding today’s Supreme Court ruling on the Trump Administration's illegal tariffs: societyfortheruleoflaw.org/todays-supre...

See the Society for the Rule of Law Institute's statement on the situation in Minneapolis. societyfortheruleoflaw.org/statement-on...

Our Executive Director talks "Defending Liberal Democracy" with the Reagan Caucus Action podcast. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HinP...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OChO... CYMI: Maj. Gen. Lepper, in our most recent webinar, spoke about how our increasing military activity in the Southern hemisphere represents a danger to the rule of law.

Check out the latest from Charter Member Chris Truax in @thehill.com regarding war crimes law: "If you commit an act that violates the laws of war... sooner or later, you can be held accountable, and the president cannot save you." Read the full article here ⬇️ thehill.com/opinion/nati...

Two years ago, we founded the Society for the Rule of Law to defend the Constitution and the principles that anchor our Republic. Since then, more than a thousand members have joined us in building a principled, conservative legal movement dedicated to law, liberty, and democratic institutions.

December 4 is coming up fast. If you’ve been thinking about joining us in San Francisco, tickets are still on sale — don’t wait.

“The lower federal courts have honored their oaths to the Constitution over the past 10 months.” — Judge Michael Luttig, at the SRL Summit

ICYMI: Judge Michael Luttig spoke powerfully at last month’s Summit about the Supreme Court. “The only power it has, and the only power it has to wield on behalf of the American people, is the power of its persuasion.” Today, that principle matters more than ever. 🎥 Watch the clip:

(🧵 / 2) 📣 San Francisco! We’re joining @principlesfirst.bsky.social for their Signature Series Dinner on December 4! @greggnunziata.bsky.social will be in conversation with @renewdemocracy.bsky.social senior resident fellow @jaynordlinger.bsky.social for an evening focused on law and leadership.

ICYMI: We hosted a livestream yesterday discussing how politics intersects with lawyers’ ethical duties and professional responsibility. A big thank-you to Miriam Rosenbaum and Paul Rosenzweig for a thoughtful and engaging conversation. Watch it here 👇 www.youtube.com/live/ikiZWMG...

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...