From Eisenhower to today: Why Law Day still matters for Kansans and our country

May 1, 2026 | Lawton Nuss | Kansas Reflector

In a Law Day commentary, former Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Lawton Nuss reflected on the importance of judicial independence, the rule of law and public trust in America’s constitutional system. Nuss, a member of Keep Our Republic’s Alliance of Former Chief Justices, urged Americans to uphold the principles championed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower and to remain committed to fairness, accountability and equal justice under law. . . .