Amherst, MASS – The Law and Society Association (LSA) Board of Trustees has released a statement addressing the ongoing threats to academic freedom, democratic institutions, and the rule of law around the world.
Read the full statement below:
“Threats to constitutional democracy and the rule of law are escalating in nations around the world. As an international scholarly association, the Law and Society Association fosters the study of legal systems and institutions. We recognize that such developments—whether in the U.S. or globally—pose a serious challenge to the conditions under which scholarly inquiry can thrive. We affirm our commitment to the values of academic freedom, democratic governance, and the rule of law, and we encourage our members to continue their important scholarly work in examining and understanding these pressing issues.”