American Bar Association Condemns Trump Administration for Undermining Rule of Law

The ABA criticizes sweeping executive actions and challenges to constitutional principles in the early weeks of Trump’s second term.

The American Bar Association (ABA) issued a statement denouncing President Trump's recent actions as violations of the rule of law and constitutional principles.
Key criticisms include attempts to end birthright citizenship, dismantle USAID without congressional approval, and criminalize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
The ABA highlighted concerns over executive overreach, including the refusal to spend congressionally appropriated funds under the guise of a 'pause.'
More than a dozen lawsuits have been filed against the administration in the past three weeks, with federal judges emphasizing the importance of upholding the rule of law.
ABA President William R. Bay called on attorneys and elected officials to insist on adherence to legal processes and warned of the harmful real-world consequences of the administration's actions.