... and on and on, call for disbarments, or something. It seems to me that violations of ethics and outright crimes are being committed in plain sight without consequence.
I asked AI (Gemini) the following:
What has the American Bar Association done in response to the abuses of the Trump administration and abuses by attorneys serving in the administration?
In 2025-2026, the American Bar Association (ABA) took direct legal and policy action against the Trump administration regarding alleged abuses, including filing a lawsuit in June 2025 to stop the administration's "unlawful policy of intimidation" against lawyers and law firms. The ABA has adopted resolutions defending the independence of the judiciary, condemned threats against judges, and formally challenged executive orders targeting diversity initiatives and legal representation.
Key Actions Against Administration Actions:
Lawsuit Against Intimidation: The ABA filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia challenging executive orders that pressured law firms to abandon clients or legal positions opposed by the administration. The suit argues these actions violate the First Amendment and separation of powers.
Resolution 509: The ABA House of Delegates passed this resolution to affirm that no government actor should punish or threaten lawyers, law firms, or organizations for representing clients with positions disfavored by the administration.
Judicial Defense: The ABA has actively defended the judiciary against rhetoric questioning its legitimacy and passed policies against the harassment of judges and court personnel.
Critique of Legal Tactics: The association has highlighted the need for ethical conduct among attorneys in government, with calls for state bar associations to investigate potential violations by attorneys in the administration.
Response to Specific Abuses:
Targeting of Legal Counsel: The ABA has stated that the administration's actions have, at times, made it difficult for the association itself to secure representation for legal matters challenging the government.
Defense of Rule of Law: Following inauguration, the ABA condemned the administration's attempts to dismantle agency functions and threaten the rule of law.
Immigration Policies: The ABA House of Delegates has adopted positions targeting administration immigration enforcement tactics deemed unlawful.
The ABA has continued to issue statements emphasizing that these actions represent a severe, unconstitutional overreach that threatens the legal profession and the rule of law.
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