"Rule of law" is the phrase describing the idea that every person, organization and government entity in the United States must follow the same laws, no matter where you live, how much money you have, or what title you may hold. The equal application of the law requires an independent judicial system, with judges who are expected to be an impartial and nonpartisan check on the executive and legislative branches of government. 

Even though judges are instrumental when it comes to upholding the law as it is written, there are things everyday Americans can do to support that effort.

On Tuesday, "Sound of Ideas" host Stephanie Haney will be moderating <a href="https://www.cityclub.org/forums/2026/04/14/the-role-of-the-judiciary-in-protecting-the-rule-of-law">a conversation about the rule of law at the City Club of Cleveland</a> with retired Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor, who is a Republican, and former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Mike Donnelly, who is a Democrat. They've come together to speak out about the importance of the rule of law to preserving democracy as our form of government.

The justices join the "Sound of Ideas" on Tuesday for a preview of the event, in the latest installment of our "Law of The Land" series, where we look at legal issues that affect our everyday lives.

Guests:
- Maureen O'Connor, Retired Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice
- Michael Donnelly, Former Ohio Supreme Court Justice

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