Wake Up Call: ABA President Speaks Out Against Trump’s Attacks

March 12, 2025, 11:00 AM UTC

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  • American Bar Association President William Bay in an interview warned against the Trump administration’s attacks on the legal industry and judicial independence. He said the administration’s efforts threaten due process, free speech, and the right to counsel. (NPR)
  • Former Duane Morris partner Adam Beckerink was arrested on an outstanding Michigan warrant related to domestic abuse and assaulting police officers. The warrant stemmed from incidents at the home of his late wife, who was found dead in their ...

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