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Law School Accreditor to Delay Enforcement of DEI Rule

The American Bar Association is suspending its diversity and inclusion standard until August 2026 due to political pressure.

The ABA is revising its standards to comply with recent Supreme Court rulings on affirmative action.

Social justice

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

3 days ago

Law Professors Argue Abandoning The Diversity Rule Will Hurt The ABA's Reputation - Above the Law

The American Bar Association faces pressure to eliminate its diversity accreditation requirement amid ongoing debates about racial equity in legal education.

US news

Law School Accreditor to Delay Enforcement of DEI Rule

ABA Hands Trump Nominee 'Unqualified' Reality Check - Above the Law

Kathleen Lane received an 'unqualified' rating from the ABA due to insufficient legal experience for a federal judgeship.

2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 04.03.26 - Above the Law

The Department of Justice may become more aligned with Donald Trump's influence following leadership changes.

fromABA Journal

6 months ago

Supreme Court allows Trump to withhold $4B in foreign aid in case in which ABA is a plaintiff

The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to withhold $4 billion in foreign aid pending Congress's decision on a rescission request.

fromwww.theguardian.com

6 months ago

Trump's crackdown on lawyers shows no place is immune', says US bar chief

The Trump administration used executive actions to restrict lawyers' practice and access to federal facilities, prompting the ABA to sue over unconstitutional intimidation.

fromABA Journal

8 months ago

This Is the Moment

The lawsuit challenges the government's unconstitutional campaign to pressure law firms and attorneys into silence. Through executive orders, blacklists, canceled contracts and inflammatory public statements, the administration has tried to turn the justice system into an instrument of partisan loyalty.

Law

fromABA Journal

9 months ago

William Neukom, former ABA president with influence 'from boardrooms to ballparks to courtrooms,' dies at 83

William H. Neukom, influential ABA president, dies at 83 leaving a legacy in law, sports, and justice advocacy.

San Francisco Giants

fromABC7 San Francisco

9 months ago

Bill Neukom, former SF Giants CEO during 2010 World Series win, dies at 83

Bill Neukom, former CEO of the San Francisco Giants, died at 83 after making significant contributions in law and sports.

Law

Florida Supreme Court Demands State Bar Stop Working With ABA Because... LOL, Screw This 'Rule Of Law' Stuff - Above the Law

The Florida Bar must sever ties with the ABA without formal proceedings, reflecting political influence over legal standards.

Legal Ethics Roundup: Messy Mexico Judicial Elections, Angry Clients, Pro Bono For DOJ, Bondi Complaint & More - Above the Law

Support for the law firms that didn't make deals has been growing among corporate executives, with at least 11 big companies choosing to shift their work accordingly.

Law

fromAdvocate.com

Trump admin limits ABA's input on judicial nominees; LGBTQ+ groups say it will undermine quality

The Trump administration is diminishing the American Bar Association's role in federal judicial evaluations, citing perceived bias.

fromtime.com

Pam Bondi Curtails American Bar Association's Role in Vetting Trump's Judicial Nominees

The DOJ is limiting the ABA's ability to rate federal judicial candidates.

DOJ Ditches ABA Judicial Vetting Because 'Being Qualified' Is Too Woke - Above the Law

The Trump administration has removed the American Bar Association from the judicial nomination process, prioritizing partisan evaluations over neutral assessments.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Trump is using his assault on government to retaliate against women | Judith Levine

Federal judge blocks Justice Department from cancelling ABA grants citing retaliation against anti-Trump stance.

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fromwww.bostonherald.com