Eisen is the Chair and Lydgate is CEO of the States United Democracy Center ( @statesunited ). (CNN) For all those alarmed by the assaults on democracy in the 2020 election cycle and its aftermath, it will come as a great relief that the rule of law is pushing back. It could also have broader implications for those who continue to baselessly spread the "big lie" -- including former President Donald Trump himself. The body politic has an immune system, and it is the rule of law. Fortunately, the rule of law is proving to be on the side of accountability.

Source: CNN August 08, 2021 15:00 UTC