LACBA Issues Statement Condemning Personal Attacks on Supreme Court Justices and Affirming Judicial Independence
LACBA has issued multiple public statements about the rule of law.
Los Angeles County Bar Association's latest official statement underscores the importance of judicial independence in preserving the rule of law.
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) has issued an official public statement in response to recent remarks by President Donald J. Trump aimed at members of the Supreme Court of the United States following a significant ruling involving presidential authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. LACBA’s statement affirms its longstanding support for the rule of law and the constitutional role of an independent judiciary.
The statement, available here: https://lacba.org/?pg=lacba-news&blAction=showEntry&blogEntry=139177, outlines key concerns about recent public remarks that, in LACBA’s view, undermine confidence in the judicial system and threaten the constitutional balance of powers.
Key Issues Addressed:
• Public Attacks on Judicial Officers: LACBA’s statement responds to recent public and social-media remarks by President Trump criticizing Supreme Court justices following the Court’s decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, No. 24-1287, which held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not permit certain tariff actions by a president.
• Impact on Judicial Independence: LACBA asserts that criticisms directed at individual justices which reference their motives, patriotism, or personal character diminish public trust in an impartial judiciary and jeopardize respect for constitutional checks and balances.
• Threats to Judicial Safety: The association noted that inflammatory rhetoric against judges may also contribute to safety risks, a growing concern given recent trends of threats and harassment targeting members of the judiciary.
LACBA’s Position and Call to Action:
LACBA’s statement strongly condemns personal attacks against the judiciary and urges all public officials to challenge judicial decisions only through lawful means and with respect for the integrity of the judicial branch of government.
About the Los Angeles County Bar Association
Founded in 1878, the Los Angeles County Bar Association is one of the largest voluntary metropolitan bar associations in the United States, serving legal professionals throughout Los Angeles County through education, member services, and professional development.
Attorneys for Petitioners
Pratik Arvind Shah, Counsel of Record
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Catherine Jackson
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