Scanlon to Deliver Remarks on Standing Up for Rule of Law at Historic National Law Day Demonstration at Supreme CourtScanlon will join fellow lawyers in a public reaffirmation of the oath they took when admitted to the bar
Washington,
April 30, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) will stand with attorneys, judges, and concerned citizens from across the country on the steps of the Supreme Court in a powerful visual representation of their commitment to the rule of law. As part of the National Law Day of Action, Scanlon will deliver remarks before joining lawyers across the nation in a ceremonial reaffirmation of their professional oath, recommitting themselves to protecting and defending the Constitution and the principles that uphold our system of justice. National Law Day events are being organized nationwide, with simultaneous demonstrations planned in dozens of cities across the country. As our nation's capital and home to the highest court in the land, the Washington, D.C. demonstration carries special significance. This historic gathering of legal professionals at the heart of the American judicial system will underscore the importance of protecting judicial independence, the rule of law, and the independence and ethical obligations of the legal profession. “At this moment, when there are unique threats to judicial independence and access to justice, it is more important than ever that the legal community stand united and publicly committed in support of the rule of law that has made our country a beacon of freedom and liberty across the world,” said Rep. Scanlon. Scanlon currently sits on the House Committee on Rules, the House Judiciary Committee, and serves as Ranking Member of House Judiciary’s Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government. She also serves as Chair of the Congressional Access to Legal Aid Caucus. For more than 60 years, Law Day has been held annually on May 1, as a national day set aside to celebrate the rule of law in a free society. President Dwight D. Eisenhower established Law Day in 1958, in recognition of the lessons learned in WWII concerning the perils of a society where the rule of law has broken down. Law Day provides an opportunity to understand how law and the legal process protect our liberty, strive to achieve justice, and contribute to the freedoms that all Americans share. Learn more about the history of Law Day here. ### |
