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More Than 70 Legal Ethics Experts Warn DOJ Is Trying to Put Its Lawyers Above the Law
Lawyers Defending American Democracy and Democracy Defenders Fund have filed an amicus brief on behalf of 76 legal ethics scholars and experts, urging the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to reject efforts by the Department of Justice to stop disciplinary proceedings against former DOJ lawyer Jeffrey Clark. The amicus brief warns that the DOJ is trying to shield its lawyers from the same independent ethics enforcement that applies to every other attorney.
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Meeting the Moment Initiative
LDAD has launched “Meeting the Moment – A Call for Lawyers to Lead,” asking lawyers to engage with their communities about what is at stake and why it should matter to everyone. Meeting the Moment seeks to engage lawyers, businesses, the media, nonprofit organizations, faith communities, civic and community groups, and others in the fight to preserve our democratic institutions and the rule of law. Check out our growing list of resources on our Meeting the Moment tab.
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