Criminal Justice 2021 and The Rule of Law [2021 National Lawyers Convention]

The 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?". This panel explored "Criminal Justice 2021 and The Rule of Law."

For many who align themselves with fundamental principles of our constitutional system, the progressive agenda seems to be driven not only by an unreasonable cry to defund police, but a broader assault on the fundamental American precept "ordered liberty" through the rule of law. Meanwhile, those who align themselves with another agenda see these principles as a shield for abuses of police authority, particularly abuses aimed at certain communities, driven by perceived lack of accountability on the part of beat cops and administrators alike.

This panel reviewed the constitutional underpinnings of "ordered liberty" at the state and federal level, considering the criminal justice system's role in both securing liberty and protecting civil rights.

Featuring:

Mr. Lawrence S. Krasner, District Attorney, City of Philadelphia

Prof. Tracey L. Meares, Yale Law School

Mr. McGregor W. Scott, Partner, King & Spalding LLP

Mr. Richard Stanek, Sheriff, Hennepin County, Retired

Moderator: Judge Stephanos Bibas, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit

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