An American Bar Association task force recommends the oath the U.S. attorneys take before they start practicing law should be expanded to include a “commitment to upholding democracy and the rule of law,” Reuters reports. The proposal was part of an “ambitious” slate of a dozen recommendations meant to remedy the public’s eroding trust in government and the rule of law. The ABA’s bipartisan Task Force for American Democracy spent two years examining the problem. In addition to updating the attorney oath, the task force’s recommendations include bolstering civics education, adopting non-partisan primary elections and removing redistricting from the hands of politicians.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Sept 12, 2025