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Trump Administration Takes Action Against "Politicized" ABA

3/27/2026

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America First Legal claims the American Bar Association has become politicized, citing 80% liberal amicus briefs over past decade.
The ABA's involvement in cases tied to U.S. President Donald Trump has opposed him.
In response, the Trump administration imposed policies to counter perceived bias, prohibiting FTC appointees from engaging with ABA and halting Department of Justice (DOJ) vetting partnerships.
Critics say the ABA is a liberal advocacy group, not neutral.

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America First Legal claims the American Bar Association has become politicized, citing 80% liberal amicus briefs over past decade.
The ABA's involvement in cases tied to U.S. President Donald Trump has opposed him.
In response, the Trump administration imposed policies to counter perceived bias, prohibiting FTC appointees from engaging with ABA and halting Department of Justice (DOJ) vetting partnerships.
Critics say the ABA is a liberal advocacy group, not neutral.