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Two-thirds of Americans believe that the outcome of 2024 presidential election will be very or extremely important for the future of democracy.

So it’s fitting that this year’s Law Day theme is “Voices of Democracy,” recognizing that in a democracy, the people hold the power. 

To celebrate and test your knowledge about U.S. rule of law, take our new quiz.

 

Learn what you can do to boost voter confidence in 2024.

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Navigating Legal Pluralism of the Federal Constitution and Sharia Law in Malaysia

Trailblazing Former Malaysian Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat sat down with In the Robe to reflect on a tenure defined by the fierce protection of fundamental rights. She connects the abstract concept of judicial independence to everyday issues like environmental rights, livelihoods, and fair commercial contracts. She openly discusses navigating conflicts between secular civil courts and Sharia courts, emphasizing that judges must remain courageous and steadfast regardless of shifting public sentiment. Finally, she shares a powerful, replicable blueprint for bridging the gap between the courts and the public

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Is Political Discrimination Europe’s New Democratic Threat?

The decline of trust in public institutions is not a phenomenon confined to any single border; it is a defining global crisis of the 21st century. From the Americas to Southeast Asia, intensifying political polarization and a growing sense of disillusionment with traditional political institutions are evident. However, to understand the mechanics of this decay, we must look to where the data is most granular.

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