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Harvard Law professors blast Trump crackdown in open letter


Published on 2025-03-30 14:21:09 - Axios
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  • Langdell Hall Library on the campus of Harvard Law School; Photo: Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty Images At least 94 professors at Harvard Law School signed a letter to students condemning the Trump administration's "severe" challenge to the rule of law and legal profession.

The article discusses an open letter from Harvard Law School professors criticizing former President Donald Trump's actions following his indictment on charges related to the 2020 election. The professors argue that Trump's attacks on the judicial process, including his threats against judicial figures and his attempts to intimidate witnesses, represent a dangerous assault on the rule of law. They emphasize that such behavior undermines the integrity of the legal system and could lead to a broader erosion of democratic norms. The letter calls for public and institutional resistance to these tactics, highlighting the importance of upholding legal standards and the presumption of innocence while condemning any efforts to subvert justice. The professors also express concern over the potential for Trump's rhetoric to incite violence or unrest, drawing parallels to historical instances where political figures have similarly threatened democratic institutions.

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