Legal Defense of Others Foundation

07/26/2023

As evictions surge across the U.S., tenants need legal assistance more than ever.

Catch our livestream of tomorrow's forum and hear innovative legal professionals discuss their equal justice initiatives and how to "get right to counsel right."

Learn more: lsc.gov/press-release/leaders-legal-and-business-community-join-lsc-forum-increasing-access-justice

10/05/2020

09/11/2020

08/18/2020

“There are rules that police need to follow, but they don’t. There are three magic phrases that all people going [to a protest] should know: I assert my right to silence, I want a lawyer, and I do not consent to a search," said attorney Juan Chavez, NLG Northwest Regional VP, to Truthout.

Frontline journalists, medics and lawyers offer tips on protecting yourself from police violence during protests.

07/31/2020

“Voting and participating in the democratic process are key. The vote is the most powerful nonviolent change agent you have in a democratic society. You must use it because it is not guaranteed. You can lose it.

You must also study and learn the lessons of history because humanity has been involved in this soul-wrenching, existential struggle for a very long time ... The truth does not change, and that is why the answers worked out long ago can help you find solutions to the challenges of our time. Continue to build union between movements stretching across the globe because we must put away our willingness to profit from the exploitation of others.

“Though I may not be here with you, I urge you to answer the highest calling of your heart and stand up for what you truly believe.”

Though I may not be here with you, I urge you to answer the highest calling of your heart and stand up for what you truly believe.

06/30/2020

The livestream will include artists such as Citizen Queen, Cam (with John Tucker), Shea Diamond, WALK THE MOON, TOBi, Jimmy Eat World, Sam Fischer, SAYGRACE, Isaac Dunbar and more.

06/19/2020

06/18/2020

But the fight isn’t over yet. A legislative solution needs to be enacted to ensure protections.

The program, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, protects people brought to the United States as children by shielding them from deportation and letting them work.

04/10/2020

To provide meaningful protection and support for all members of the community, a COVID-19 response must address the pervasive racial injustices at the federal, state, and local level.

04/08/2020

What we’re seeing in Wisconsin today with the primary election is nothing short of a disaster. Voters and poll workers are putting their lives at risk. A vote-by-mail option could have helped fixed this.

Vote-by-mail is a safe option in the face of this pandemic. Any security concerns can be addressed with things like barcode tracking, secure drop boxes, and more. Polling sites cannot close because of pandemic fears either. That’s what leads to unsafe long lines. In-person voting should still be an option for people who need it — like those without mail access or who need translation services or specially designed machines for disabilities.

We cannot let Wisconsin become a harbinger for November. It’s time we ensure state election officials have the funding they need to protect our election systems.

02/13/2020

Under the new policy, families are entitled to a total 14 months of paid leave. The health minister says the goal is to both improve gender equality and boost a declining birth rate.

02/13/2020

2020 is the sesquicentennial of the Fifteen Amendment(1870) which gave Black men the right to vote. Voting rights and fair access remains equally important to all people across the United States and are fundamental to Democracy.