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first_reported: 2026-11-09 17:00 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 17:00 EST
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# Survey finds many Americans distrust U.S. government institutions

A survey by the NYC Lawyers Association found many Americans distrust political leaders and judges and have limited understanding of government institutions.

Section: [Around Town](/new-york/section/life.md) · Entities: [NYC Lawyers Association](/new-york/wiki/nyc-lawyers-association.md)

## Coverage

- [amNY](https://www.amny.com/law/lawyers-americans-no-understand-trust-government/), 2026-11-09 17:00 EST: Flunking Civics 101: NYC Lawyers Association survey finds Americans have low understanding, high distrust of U.S. government

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