    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 133, 116th Congress, 1st Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 9872 of April 30, 2019

    Law Day, U.S.A., 2019

    By the President of the United States of America

    A Proclamation

    On Law Day, we renew our commitment to the rule of law and our
    Constitution. The rule of law requires that no one be above the
    obligations of the law or beneath its protections, and it stands as a
    bulwark against the arbitrary use of government power.
    Our Founding Fathers knew that to secure liberty our Government must be
    one of laws and not the whims of officeholders. ``The true idea of a
    republic,'' wrote John Adams, ``is an empire of laws, and not of men.''
    The Constitution, therefore, granted only limited power to the Federal
    Government, leaving the remainder to the States, and divided the Federal
    powers between three separate, co-equal branches. This separation of
    powers has helped guarantee the rule of law and preserve liberty for
    generations.
    Each branch of the Federal Government takes an oath to uphold the
    Constitution and laws of the United States and thus is duty bound to the
    rule of law. That is why my Administration continues to fight the
    issuance of improper injunctions by Federal district courts, which
    enable a single district court judge to dictate law to the entire
    country and undermine the separation of powers. We are also eliminating
    unnecessary and burdensome regulations to help limit the intrusion of
    unaccountable regulators into the lives of American citizens.
    Additionally, I have taken action to ensure that public universities are
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    their obligation to uphold the First Amendment. In March, I signed an
    Executive Order that directs Federal agencies to ensure that public
    universities receiving Federal research or education grants are
    promoting free inquiry and not stifling open debate.
    On this Law Day, I encourage all Americans to take time to express
    appreciation for how the rule of law helps protect our rights, including
    the freedoms of religion, speech, and the press. Today, we reflect on
    the many sacrifices our American forebearers made to secure and defend
    these rights for their posterity, and we aspire to be equally as
    dedicated to preserving them for future Americans.
    NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
    America, in accordance with Public Law 87-20, as amended, do hereby
    proclaim May 1, 2019, as Law Day, U.S.A. I urge all Americans, including
    government officials, to observe this day by reflecting upon the
    importance of the rule of law in our Nation and displaying the flag of
    the United States in support of this national observance; and I
    especially urge the legal profession, the press, and the radio,
    television, and media industries to promote and to participate in the
    observance of this day.
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
    April, in the year of our Lord two thousand nineteen, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
    third.
    DONALD J. TRUMP