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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)
Dropping ABA requirement for lawyers is bad idea, law school association says • Apr. 10, 2025, 6:05 AM ET (Reuters)
US Justice Dept bars its attorneys from participating in American Bar Association events • Apr. 10, 2025, 6:05 AM ET (Reuters)
Texas high court considers dropping ABA accreditation as requirement to practice law • Apr. 5, 2025, 5:20 AM ET (Reuters)

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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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