trust in the judiciary

Trust in the Judiciary

A recent Gallup poll claimed that the trust American’s have in the judicial branch of government had fallen to a record-low. Only 53% of those polled said they had “a great deal” or “a fair amount” of trust in the judiciary. This decline was driven by conservative voters whose trust in the judiciary fell by
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Rule of Law

The Rule of Law and Public Officials’ Responsibilities

Judge Brian MacKenzie discusses the rule of law and how public officials, like Kim Davis, must uphold it. Learn how legal accountability ensures democracy and justice for all.
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Rule of Law

The Rule of Law

As I write this, Clerk Kim Davis of Rowan County Kentucky has refused to obey an order issued by a judge of the United States District Court. She appealed the decision to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and to the United States Supreme Court. Both rejected her appeal. She is a public official and
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