March 2025 Washington Letter

Government

ABA Day Edition: Access to Legal Services

Access to justice remains one of the ABA's core principles, and recent natural disasters have only amplified the value of legal aid. During ABA Day, we will be advocating for increased funding of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC).

Government

ABA Day Edition: Judicial Security

During ABA Day 2025, we will urge Congress to pass legislation that would establish a State Judicial Threat Intelligence and Resource Center within the existing State Justice Institute to enhance judicial security for state judges.

Government

ABA Day Edition: Tax Fairness for Law Firms and Other Professional Service Businesses

As Congress prepares to renew provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, we advocate to retain the existing pass-through tax deduction and apply it to all pass-through businesses, including law firms and other professional service providers.

Government

ABA Day Edition: Judicial Vacancies

This year, we will advocate for filling remaining judicial vacancies and passing an omnibus bill creating new judgeships to assure the timely resolution of cases and preserve public confidence in our Judiciary.

Government

ABA Day Edition: Defending Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As the Trump Administration and the 119th Congress plan to reduce program benefits and eligibility, we are advocating to preserve the PSLF's value to state, local, and government employers in delivering critical services to people in need.

Advocacy 101 Slide Deck

Read more about fly-ins and virtual advocacy to see how you can best advocate during ABA Day 2025.

Government

Supreme Court upholds 'ghost gun' regulations, includes photos of 'Buy Build Shoot' parts kit

The federal government can regulate some “ghost guns” that can be made from kits under a federal law requiring vendor licensing, buyer background checks and stamping with serial numbers, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.