Vermont Attorneys Rally for Rule of Law in Burlington
BURLINGTON, VT — Over 300 attorneys from across Vermont, including notable figures from Bennington County, are set to march in Burlington on Saturday, May 3, to affirm their commitment to the rule of law, a cornerstone of American democracy. The march will commence at noon from the Chittenden Superior Court and proceed along Church Street to the Federal Courthouse on Elmwood Avenue, culminating in a rally featuring prominent speakers at the First Unitarian Universalist Church.
In a joint statement, the attorneys expressed their concern over what they describe as a troubling trend under the current administration, citing actions that undermine the rule of law, including the pardoning of individuals associated with the January 6, 2021 violence, defying federal court orders, and the unlawful dismissal of federal employees.
The lawyers emphasize that these actions threaten the fundamental principles of accountability and justice, calling on all Vermonters to join them in protesting what they view as an unprecedented assault on the rule of law. “These abuses can be stopped if legions of Vermonters reaffirm that we are a nation of laws,” the statement reads.
David Silver, a local attorney and speaker at the event, shared his deepening concern over the daily erosion of legal norms. He highlighted issues such as unlawful detentions of legal residents and coerced compliance from government agencies. “The rule of law is the bedrock of our democracy,” Silver said. “What we are witnessing reveals that our democratic foundation is more fragile than we imagined.”
The march aims not only to protest but to galvanize public awareness about the importance of legal integrity. Interested attorneys can register to participate at vermontlawyersmarch.com.
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