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Op-Ed: Safeguarding Our Heroes
Police officers live by the words “to protect and serve,” and it’s evident in everything that they do. From safeguarding our streets and homes to responding to emergency situations, these devoted men and women work to make our communities a safer place to live.
But public safety officers themselves sometimes need protection.
This week, as we observe National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and Police Week, we offer our gratitude and respect to the men and women who shield our communities, and hold memorial services to remember officers who have sacrificed their lives. More »
Other Opinions and Editorials
- Safeguarding Our Heroes
- Law Day's 50th Anniversary - Why the Rule of Law Still Matters
- Consumer Credit - Education is the Key to Borrower Protection
- Ruling Doesn't End Need for Better Death Penalty Process
- Health Care Advance Planning - The Discussion That Can't Wait
- Fair Trials at Guantanamo - Why They Matter to All of Us
- Standing Up for Rule of Law in Pakistan
Statement from ABA Presidenton Courthouse Bomb Attack
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 5, 2008 -- Reports of a pipe bomb explosion at the San Diego federal courthouse early Sunday are a disturbing reminder that we must urgently work to tighten security at all courthouses. While it is a relief that no one was injured in this incident, any such violence is simply unacceptable. More »
Other Statements and Letters
- Statement from ABA President: Congress Must Repair Equal-Pay Law
- Statement from ABA President William H. Neukom following Baze v Rees
- Statement of ABA President William H. Neukom on Signing of Second Chance Act
- ABA President Hails Release of Judges, Urges Full Restoration of Rule of Law in Pakistan
- Statement of ABA President William H. Neukom on Senate Passage of Second Chance Act
- Statement from Edward Adams, Editor and Publisher, American Bar Association Journal
