Law Day, U.S.A., 2024

[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 87 (Friday, May 3, 2024)]

[Presidential Documents]

[Pages 36667-36668]

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[FR Doc No: 2024-09822]

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Proclamation 10742 of April 30, 2024

Law Day, U.S.A., 2024

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Over two centuries ago, our Founding Fathers created

the United States of America based on an idea: We are

all created equal and deserve to be treated equally

throughout our lives. Ours would be a government by and

for the people, enshrining in our Constitution, over

time, the right to vote and to have that vote counted--

the threshold of our liberty and democracy. On Law Day,

we recommit to protecting this Constitutional right. We

reflect on the enduring power of ``We the People.'' We

rededicate ourselves to the ongoing pursuit of

perfecting our Union.

Right now, we face a rare moment in the history of our

Union: Freedom is under attack at home and abroad, at

the very same time. Overseas, Russia is continuing its

brutal assault against Ukraine's sovereignty,

attempting to sow chaos throughout Europe and beyond

ng pursuit of

perfecting our Union.

Right now, we face a rare moment in the history of our

Union: Freedom is under attack at home and abroad, at

the very same time. Overseas, Russia is continuing its

brutal assault against Ukraine's sovereignty,

attempting to sow chaos throughout Europe and beyond.

Here at home, our democracy is facing threats from

waves of States that have proposed dozens of anti-

voting laws to suppress the will of the people--

reflecting the same dark motivations of the violent mob

that stormed the Capitol 3 years ago in an effort to

overturn a free and fair election.

Simply put: We are in a battle for the soul of our

Nation--between those who want to pull America back to

the past and those who want to move America into the

future.

I am determined to move our Nation forward to build a

future based on equality, decency, and dignity. In this

country, that effort begins and ends with the ballot

box. That is why I signed an Executive Order that

promotes access to voting--from making vote.gov

available in 12 languages to providing voter

registration services at naturalization ceremonies for

our Nation's newest citizens. I also signed into law

the Electoral Count Reform Act, which establishes clear

guidelines for certifying and counting electoral votes

so no mob can again believe that, through violence, it

can suppress the will of the people. The Department of

Justice has doubled its voting rights staff, increasing

their capacity to hold people accountable for voter

suppression

blishes clear

guidelines for certifying and counting electoral votes

so no mob can again believe that, through violence, it

can suppress the will of the people. The Department of

Justice has doubled its voting rights staff, increasing

their capacity to hold people accountable for voter

suppression. Further, the Department is promoting equal

access to justice to help every American have access to

quality legal aid. I continue to call on the Congress

to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

and the Freedom to Vote Act. Passing these laws would

mean the Department can take action against

discriminatory voting laws before they go into effect.

It is critical to fully secure the right to vote in

every State.

We also have to make sure every voice in America has an

opportunity to be heard because diversity is our

Nation's greatest strength. That is why I signed the

COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law, which helps State

and local law enforcement better track and identify

hate crimes. My Administration also convened the first-

ever White House summit on combating hate-fueled

violence, working with community leaders across the

country to ensure hate has no safe harbor in America.

At the same time, we are committed to defending freedom

around the world. The United States has brought

together a coalition of more than 50 nations to support

the brave people of Ukraine as they defend themselves

and their sovereignty against Russia's vicious

onslaught. We unified NATO--

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At the same time, we are committed to defending freedom

around the world. The United States has brought

together a coalition of more than 50 nations to support

the brave people of Ukraine as they defend themselves

and their sovereignty against Russia's vicious

onslaught. We unified NATO--

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the greatest military alliance in the history of the

world--and have continued to defend liberty, democracy,

and the rule of law. Together, we have made it clear

that the United States stands up for freedom. We stand

strong with our allies. We bow down to no one--

certainly not Vladimir Putin.

America can and should be a Nation that defends

democracy, protects our rights and freedoms, and

pioneers a future of possibilities for all Americans.

History and common sense show us that this can only

come to pass in a democracy, and we must be its

keepers. Democracy begins with and will be preserved by

``We the People,'' in habits of the heart and in our

character; in optimism that is tested yet endures; in

courage that digs deep when we need it; and in the

willingness to see each other not as enemies but as

fellow Americans. This Law Day, U.S.A., may we recommit

to protecting every American's right to vote as we

build a Union that is free and fair, just and strong,

and noble and whole.

t endures; in

courage that digs deep when we need it; and in the

willingness to see each other not as enemies but as

fellow Americans. This Law Day, U.S.A., may we recommit

to protecting every American's right to vote as we

build a Union that is free and fair, just and strong,

and noble and whole.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of

the United States of America, in accordance with Public

Law 87-20, as amended, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2024,

as Law Day, U.S.A. I call upon all Americans to

acknowledge the importance of our Nation's legal and

judicial systems with appropriate ceremonies and

activities and to display the flag of the United States

in support of this national observance.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this

thirtieth day of April, in the year of our Lord two

thousand twenty-four, and of the Independence of the

United States of America the two hundred and forty-

eighth.

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