The Rule of Law/Judicial Program brings together international judges, prosecutors, legal experts, and judiciary staff to engage with members of Congress on upholding judicial independence, legal transparency, and best practices in legal writing, decision-making, and court procedures. Strengthening the rule of law in partner countries creates more stable and predictable environments for American investment and collaboration. In early 2025, the President of Latvia’s Supreme Court highlighted three key priorities: the organizational and financial decoupling of the courts form the Executive branch; Improvements in the quality and renumeration of court staff; and, improvements to the newly established Academy of Justice to contribute to the professional education of judges, prosecutors, and court staff.