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NYCLA President Richard P. Swanson notes DOJ motions to strike FOIA cases are "almost never made, and when made, almost never granted." The cases highlight transparency and procedural strategy in federal litigation. Read more: https://www.salon.com/2026/02/21/trump-admin-seeks-to-strike-epstein-connections-from-record/
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Richard Swanson & Ronald Minkoff, NYCLA Pres. & Pres.-Elect, condemn the attacks on 6 Supreme Court Justices. Such attacks threaten #JudicialIndependence & public confidence in the #RuleOfLaw. https://www.nycla.org/resource/statement-letter/the-presidents-unprecedented-supreme-court-attacks-must-be-rejected/
🎙️ D.A. Bragg joined @DanWiig on an episode of @nycla's Amicus Curiae podcast to discuss his approach to public service, key priorities, and objectives for his second term. Find the full episode here: https://content.libsyn.com/p/c/7/a/c7a37c3f88740b1a/NYCLA_AmicusCuriae_Alvin_Bragg_E2S6.mp3?c_id=198322490&cs_id=198322490&response-content-type=audio%2Fmpeg&Expires=1770415151&Signature=D-gkAlneKjsoY9UUlbPRxDLHwsgvWZSodaRa3Nsf1KnD0enNd9j0I4uAbOc1ws-aH0UQf2TsPJEVhaceLC4I4IRMzH1tWx6EUkzmxG1O0N4sy91ADH7AHAsuRzKzlZ6H3PL8Ew0bCVqqRVFsoDpbXflLplmKjntTerifHcGtCQntqr8cKeuGjwqh46ItujxxwvUl9Da2MXgMXctep9GgC05XLlQQeNylUXBVayq3e7HuN6s511HuFX3VSoGTz72Xdgxq9xlDbiIh1jFoQ09dxSF7Qr4AFW1WYoj18tTl-sS0f2-2iaWMJ0nktWt0nVLpBBY13vGQ3jSpgfQttCXMsg__&Key-Pair-Id=K1YS7LZGUP96OI
Is the Emoluments Clause a vital safeguard or a constitutional dead letter?
In a @NYLawJournal commentary, NYCLA President Richard Swanson & President Elect Ronald Minkoff raise timely questions about the clause’s meaning, enforcement, & historical role.
Is the Emoluments Clause Dead? | Law.com
NYCLA's President Richard Swanson and president-elect Ronald Minkoff offer some basic questions about the Emoluments Cla...
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Congrats to our VP Henry M. Greenberg on his essay in the New York Law Journal. “The Birth of Judicial Independence in New York" offers a sharp reminder that an independent judiciary is essential to a healthy democracy. It’s well worth your attention. http://bit.ly/4jWuQXX
We honor Dr. King's legacy, a man who believed justice requires institutions willing to act with courage & principle. Since 1908, NYCLA has worked to broaden opportunity in the legal profession, provide access to justice, & educate the public with integrity. #MLKDay2026 #NYCLA
As we welcome 2026, NYCLA remains committed to supporting the administration of justice, stengthening the legal profession through education, service, & public engagement.
We look forward to the work ahead & serving the legal community in the year to come.
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