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State Bar & Bar Associations

Nov. 6, 2023

The State Bar has seen the atrocities, now it should say something

Can the State Bar of California, despite its reluctance, issue a statement condemning atrocities committed by Hamas in Israel?

Terri R. Brown

Attorney
Law Offices of Terri R. Brown

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The first sentence of the State Bar of California’s Mission Statement is: “The State Bar’s mission is to protect the public.” It lists its values as “Clarity | Investing in Our People | Excellence | Respect | Growth Mindset.”

The State Bar appears to be confused about its legal authority, and moral imperative, to issue a statement condemning the recent slaughter and torture of Jews in Israel (which very well may be deemed the Second Holo...

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