Approximately 1,500 lawyers, dressed in business attire, gathered in New York City’s Foley Square as part of the National Law Day of Action to protest President Trump's actions against the U.S. legal system. These lawyers, joined by others across 50 cities, expressed concerns over Trump's efforts to hinder elite law firms and his threats toward judges, which they argue undermine the rule of law. Many lawyers see speaking out against these actions as a moral obligation, despite the professional risks involved. The protest included the ceremonial reaffirmation of oaths to uphold the Constitution, highlighting the gravity of the situation. The demonstration is part of a broader resistance against what participants view as unconstitutional actions by the President, with law firms and students actively opposing and challenging these measures in court.

The National Law Day of Action in New York City saw around 1,500 lawyers protesting President Trump's threats to the legal system, a sentiment echoed in similar events across approximately 50 U.S. cities.

Protesters, including lawyers dressed as if appearing in court, emphasized the importance of the rule of law, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and holding pocket Constitutions as symbols of their commitment.

Trump's second-term actions, such as targeting elite law firms and threatening judges, have compelled legal professionals to speak out, as they believe these actions threaten their livelihoods and the justice system.

Law firms have begun to fight back against Trump's executive orders that limit their operations, with some firms engaging in legal battles to block these orders, citing them as unconstitutional.

The protest was marked by a solemn reaffirmation of lawyers' oaths to defend the Constitution, underscoring the perceived seriousness of Trump's attacks on legal norms.

Junior lawyers and law students have also been vocal in their opposition, creating resources to track firm capitulation and participating in legal actions to support resistant firms.

Participants, including law students and professionals, expressed fear for the future of the legal profession and the importance of standing up for justice and legal norms in the face of political pressure.