Rule of law is the ultimate “political science” of a nation. In its most basic form, it specifies whether the nation is to be ruled by the well-educated adults of the nation and their elected ...

We hear a lot of talk these days about “the rule of law,” but not so much about what those words mean. They mean that the government may not take actions contrary to existing laws. The words are ...

The authors write "Though the ideal of rule of law can be differently understood, broad agreement exists about its basic requirements, central importance, and essential role in a free and just society ...

As the U.S. Supreme Court considers V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump (No. 25-250), the fate of a sweeping “universal and reciprocal” tariff regime hangs in the balance. The case touches on the ...

Alberto Gonzales served stints as attorney general and White House counsel under the George W. Bush administration and is now the dean of Belmont University’s law school. He joined Amna Nawaz to ...

The president of the United States appears to have long ago forgotten that Americans fought the Revolutionary War not merely to secure their independence from the British monarchy but to establish a ...

On July 8, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court discreetly issued an emergency order permitting the Trump administration to move forward with sweeping layoffs across federal agencies. The unsigned ruling did ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about pressing issues in legal education and society at large. 2025 Marks A Turning Point For The United States of America ...

Just because someone is wearing a black robe doesn't mean they're upholding the rule of law. Consider some recent judicial ...

Chief Justice John Roberts has said that one area where the rule of law is "most endangered is with young people." Asked how new lawyers can help strengthen the rule of law during a talk at Georgetown ...