February 2022 Washington Letter

Federal Government

ABA Day 2022

ABA Day is the association’s largest lobby event of the year, where ABA, state and local bar leaders, and members from across the country meet with members of Congress to advocate on access to justice.

Federal Government

Time for an Independent Immigration Court

On February 3rd, Representatives Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), and Hank Johnson (D-GA) introduced H.R. 6577 – the Real Courts, Rule of Law Act – which would create an independent Article I immigration court.

Federal Government

New ABA policies tackle voting rights, updated vote counting

The American Bar Association House of Delegates adopted new election law policy at its Feb. 14 session that would allow the association to oppose federal, state and local efforts that restrict or are intended to limit voting rights of Americans.

Supreme Court Vacancy Primer

Presentation Center

More information on the Supreme Court nomination process