aba journal lawyer who inivestigated clinton and nixon

by Abelardo Borer Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago 3 min read

Bernie Nussbaum remembers the conversation as if it were yesterday. Thirty-five years ago, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee hired the New York City trial lawyer to lead its effort to impeach President Richard Nixon.Mar 2, 2009

Disrespect for the Rule of Law

Early and often, Trump touted his disrespect for the rule of law and the Constitution’s separation of powers. Repeatedly, advisers with law degrees defended and thereby emboldened him. As a candidate, he encouraged rough treatment of protesters at his rallies. In December 2015, he called for a ban on all Muslims entering the country.

Attacks on the Rule of Law

Repeatedly, Sekulow’s co-counsel, Rudy Giuliani (JD, NYU, ’68), has spun the press and the public away from facts, truth, and respect for the rule of law.

Two Troubling Precedents

At least two precedents are especially troubling, though not everyone sees them the same way.

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