The "rule of law" refers to the concept that no individual—ruler or private citizen—stands above the law. To safeguard that principle, modern democracies typically bind governmental authorities to ...

The rule of law has long been considered a cornerstone of American democracy, safeguarding individual rights, ensuring justice, and regulating the conduct of public officials within a framework of ...

When the founding fathers signed the US Constitution on September 17, 1787, they laid the foundations for a national government that was strong, but not omnipotent. The federal government was divided ...

Political interference, underfunding of the judiciary, and growing public distrust are taking a toll on democracy, legal ...

The rule of law is the most important part of a civil society. While many criticisms can be made about legal decisions, the fundamental principles of a legal system provides protection for all, ...

Blaming Paul Weiss and Skadden misses the point: fighting for the rule of law doesn’t work if it stays a conversation among ...

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called on Germany not to link the European Union's budget to the upholding of rule of law in the bloc, saying that asking him to back such a link was ...