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ABA Approves Resolution on Judicial Independence

The American Bar Association's House of Delegates voted unanimously on August 8 to adopt a resolution to promote "the independence of the judiciary."

     The resolution, proposed to the ABA's policy-making entity by the State Bar of Texas, reads in full:

RESOLVED, the American Bar Association deplores attacks on the independence of the judiciary that demean the judiciary as a separate and co-equal branch of government.

FURTHER RESOLVED, the American Bar Association affirms its belief that a fair, impartial, and independent judiciary is fundamental to a free society and calls on all Americans, including elected officials, to support and defend our judiciary and its role in maintaining the fundamental liberties under the Constitution of the United States.

FURTHER RESOLVED, the American Bar Association will accelerate its efforts to provide public education on the system of justice and assist organized bars in responding to unjustified criticisms and inaccuracies regarding the justice system.