Why the rule of law matters to all Mainers

By: Daniel Wathen

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: May 1, 2026

Words: 570

Last Updated: 2 months, 4 weeks ago

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May 1 marks Law Day, a day set aside to recognize a simple but powerful idea: in America, we are governed by laws, not by individuals.

Law Day was established in 1958 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower and later designated by Congress in 1961. Eisenhower sought to highlight what makes our system distinct—that it is grounded in fairness, individual rights, and the rule of law, not the will of any one person. That …

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