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Legal Professionals Rally Nationwide to Defend Rule of Law on Law Day

Hundreds of lawyers gathered at over 100 locations to protest the Trump administration’s actions against judicial independence, due process, and legal profession autonomy.

Demonstrators attend a May Day Strong - 'For the Workers, Not the Billionaires' rally, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., May 1, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger
Daniel P. Bauder, President of the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO speaks during a May Day Strong - 'For the Workers, Not the Billionaires' rally, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., May 1, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger
Demonstrators attend a May Day Strong - 'For the Workers, Not the Billionaires' rally, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., May 1, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger
A crowd gathered at the Boston Common for the Boston Law Day of Action on May 1, 2025.

Overview

  • The nationwide 'Law Day of Action' protests were organized by Lawyers for Good Government and supported by dozens of bar associations and legal groups.
  • Demonstrators emphasized the need to uphold the rule of law, defend judicial independence, and protect attorneys' ability to represent clients freely.
  • Key rallies took place at Foley Square in New York City and Boston Common, where legal professionals reaffirmed their commitment to constitutional principles.
  • Speakers warned against the erosion of due process in immigration courts, citing expedited deportations and executive orders targeting law firms as threats to justice.
  • The New York Civil Liberties Union highlighted ongoing lawsuits challenging the administration's immigration policies and violations of constitutional rights.