New York, NY, Thursday, January 29, 2026 – WBASNY is deeply troubled by the recent events in Minneapolis and cities around the country. Actions taken during ICE protests have raised serious concerns about the fair and equal administration of justice. Among the core values that WBASNY holds dear are our collective beliefs in justice for all, due process, human dignity, civil rights and liberties. WBASNY encourages its members to consider offering their time and resources in support of those affected by such actions, particularly the most vulnerable members of the community. WBASNY remains committed to the rule of law, access to justice, and the protection of fundamental rights.

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The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (WBASNY) is the professional membership organization of choice for more than 4,100 attorneys throughout New York State and the largest statewide women’s bar association in the country. For 45 years, WBASNY has been a singularly important resource for women lawyers, providing professional networking, continuing legal education programming, leadership training, and advocacy for the rights of women, children, and families. Through involvement with WBASNY’s 20 regional chapters and its 50 committees, WBASNY’s members collaborate with one another on a variety of issues and perform public and community service, in furtherance of its mission to promote the advancement of the status of women in society and women in the legal profession; to promote the fair and equal administration of justice; and to act as a unified voice for its members with respect to issues of statewide, national and international significance to women generally and women attorneys in particular. WBASNY holds United Nations NGO status with the U.N.’s Department of Public Information, and Special Consultative status in association with the U.N. Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). WBASNY is also a founding member of the National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations.