Key Takeaways

• The NYC Bar issued a statement warning against politically motivated prosecutions that threaten judicial independence.
• The warning followed the indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James after prior rulings against Donald Trump.
• The NYC Bar described the case as part of a broader pattern of weaponizing the justice system.
• Legal institutions rely on public trust, which is weakened when prosecutions appear driven by political pressure.
• Business and legal leaders are urged to defend the rule of law and institutional independence.