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LDAD Calls on Lawyers to Defend the Constitution
Constitutional Rights Are Being Taken Away in Minnesota
We’ve seen with our own eyes what is happening in Minnesota. The killing of two American citizens at the hands of federal agents is part of a broader assault on the Constitution.
What is happening in Minnesota, and what we have seen in other American cities, is not aggressive law enforcement; it is a sustained campaign of lawlessness by agents of the federal government. Administration enforcement priorities and federal leadership are driving immigration enforcement operations that violate constitutional limits and established legal constraints.
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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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