This year’s US Leaders Special Report reflects the new realities of American public affairs. Just as one Catholic left the White House, after Joe Biden finally decided to withdraw from seeking a second term of office, then Donald Trump returned to power with another Catholic – JD Vance – as his vice-president, and a cabinet packed with conservatives who wear their faith on their sleeves.
In this third section of the report, we’re looking at those turning first principles into real safeguards and protections for real people, spotlighting Catholic lawyers, judges and advocates who defend conscience, due process and the vulnerable with rigour, civility and courage.
