Robert Baird: Skye Perryman’s fight for the rule of law

The principle of the rule of law implies that all public authorities are subject to the set of legal norms in force in the State. Likewise, it implies the division between the main functions of the State (executive, legislative and judicial) accompanied by effective control springs that prevent the concentration or abuse of power. In the case of courts of justice, it is particularly imperative that this division of functions be respected, since,…

Robert Baird: Skye Perryman’s fight for the rule of law

Jan. 6, 2021, dramatically captured Skye Perryman’s attention. As she said: “the violent attack on the Capitol really brought home that this was not going to be a momentary challenge..."

Ruth Conniff: Madison attorney fights deportations, making a stand for the rule of law

‘At this moment, when everyone feels so hopeless … we can do something.’

What happened to the Rule of Law

Here we go again!

Commending Gov. Mills for standing for Maine’s rule of law

Gov. Janet Mills should be commended for the courage she is displaying in defending the rule of law in Maine and not allowing President Trump’s threats to weaken our laws. These are challenging times. It is impossible to know to what extent the Trump administration will continue threatening Maine institutions, what actions it will take […]

Defending The Rule Of Law

April 24, 2025As the Trump administration careens drunkenly from outrage to outrage, laying waste to the American Idea, there is one “through line” to the Dear Leader’s petulant and bizarre Executive Orders and (ungrammatical) pronouncements: virtually all of them violate the laws of the land. (My husband will read of some Trumpian action and askContinue reading "Defending The Rule Of Law"