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Trump executive order says ABA's role as law school accreditor may be revoked • Apr. 24, 2025, 10:28 AM ET (Reuters)
American Bar Association sues US Justice Department, claiming retaliation over grants • Apr. 24, 2025, 7:28 AM ET (Reuters)
Law grad job rates surged to historic highs in 2024, ABA data shows • Apr. 24, 2025, 6:28 AM ET (Reuters)
ABA sued over diversity scholarships by conservative group • Apr. 15, 2025, 12:39 AM ET (Reuters)
Justice Department expands its retribution to American Bar Association • Apr. 12, 2025, 4:03 AM ET (CBS)

Facts

Also Known As ABA
Date 1878 - present
Headquarters Chicago
Areas Of Involvement legal profession • American law
Related People Mabel Walker Willebrandt • Lewis F. Powell, Jr.

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