[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