The World Justice Project Rule of Law Index 2023 reveals rule of law insights and trends for 142 countries and jurisdictions around the world, including the United States.  

Find out which areas need improvement for stronger rule of law in the U.S. in a new briefing from WJP. 

WJP Rule of Law Commentary
 

New Rule of Law Index: Spread of Authoritarianism Slows But Justice Systems Are Failing 

(Just Security)  

New data in the 2023 WJP Rule of Law Index suggests a mounting crisis for weakened justice systems around the world. In the United States, the Index shows declines in both the civil and criminal justice systems, write WJP Executive Director Elizabeth Andersen and Rule of Law Index Director Alicia Evangelides.  

Hubbard: Stalled U.S. Rule Of Law Recovery Demands Systemic Change 

(Tax Prof Blog)  

The United States has taken one step forward, then two steps back on the rule of law, writes WJP Co-Founder William C. Hubbard.