At the New York State Trial Lawyers Association's Law Day celebration, Senator Adam Schiff emphasized that trial lawyers and judges are essential defenders of the rule of law amidst perceived abuses of federal power. Honored alongside Chief Judge Rowan Wilson, Schiff highlighted the legal community's role as a safeguard against attacks on constitutional rights. Both figures received the Champion of Justice award for their commitment to civil justice. Schiff's past role as a prominent critic of Trump further illustrates the ongoing struggle for legal integrity in the current political landscape.
The only safeguard that has really worked during this madness is all of you practicing law and sitting on the bench—your successful checks against abuses of power.
If the moral arc of the universe always bends towards justice, it does not bend of its own accord. It requires all of us to be pulling and bending that arc.
We face an organized legal effort to stop abuses of federal power, and trial lawyers and judges are fundamental to upholding the rule of law.
The NYSTLA honored Schiff and Wilson for their dedication to civil justice, emphasizing the importance of equal access to justice in today's legal landscape.
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