Community Advocates for Just and Moral Governance - MoGo

10/22/2026

Public safety is not a blank check for government surveillance.

We can care deeply about victims of crime, demand effective investigations, and insist that our communities be safe without accepting the premise that everyone must be watched. These are not competing values.

We reject the false choice between safety and liberty. We reject the suggestion that protecting privacy somehow makes life easier for criminals. And we reject the notion that questioning the reach of government surveillance is somehow an attack on public safety.

The right to privacy is not a privilege reserved for people the government considers innocent, law-abiding, or worthy of protection. It is a fundamental right belonging to all of us.

San Diegans deserve better than fear-based arguments and false choices. We deserve leadership that understands that protecting our communities means protecting our freedoms, too.

10/21/2026

Have you supported a BLO — Black-led organization — today?

If your answer is “no,” you can make a donation to MoGo today and support our racial and social justice work.

https://givebutter.com/SupportMoGo

10/16/2026

It was nothing but smiles last week at californiawesternschooloflaw Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony. Pictured here is our ED Geneviéve Jones-Wright along with her fellow CWSL alum and former interns.

We had the great pleasure of celebrating Jason Conge who was awarded the California Western Legacy Award. Before becoming a stellar advocate as a deputy public defender, Jason was Geneviéve’s amazing intern at the Public Defender’s Office!! Madison (far left) is a former MoGo legal extern and our current Post-Bar Law Clerk. Lauren Gallagher (far right) is a former MoGo intern and current law school student. The future is in great hands! Don’t you agree?

10/13/2026

Last week, we celebrated victories on multiple fronts in federal court in our "Safe Sleeping Camps" case!

Justice for our clients is coming into focus, and we could not be prouder to stand alongside them in the fight to vindicate their fundamental human and civil rights.

Every victory brings us one step closer to justice, dignity, and accountability. And we’re not done fighting!

10/08/2026

Today, we urged the San Diego delegation of the US House of Representatives to take immediate action in response to Donald Trump's remarks at his October 5, 2026 rally offering up the cities of San Diego and Los Angeles to Iran as "a small price to pay" in an unnecessary war he created.

San Diegans' lives are not expendable. Our families, including our military women and men, need to be protected not sacrificed.

We never thought we would have to say this, ever, but Americans should never have to fear that the President would encourage or invite an attack on their community.

09/21/2026

MoGo Founder and Executive Director Geneviéve Jones-Wright returned to her alma mater California Western School of Law to deliver the keynote address at the National Lawyers Guild - San Diego’s first annual Law Student DisOrientation.

Geneviéve’s keynote, “Progressive Lawyering in the Era of Trump 2.0,” explored the changing landscape confronting civil rights, public interest, and movement lawyers; the role of lawyers in challenging government power; and the importance of preparing the next generation of lawyers to serve people, communities, and movements with both courage and excellence.

She shared how her years as a public defender led her to found MoGo—moving from addressing individual harms to using impact litigation, education, and advocacy to challenge the policies, practices, and systems that produce them.

She reminded the students in the audience: “The communities whose rights you seek to protect deserve more than your good intentions. They deserve excellent lawyers.”

We are proud to be part of building that pipeline.

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09/04/2026

There are some words that just stop you in your tracks.

We are deeply grateful to the Snowden family for this incredible expression of support for Community Advocates for Just and Moral Governance (MoGo) and our Founder and Executive Director, Geneviéve Jones-Wright.

At MoGo, we believe justice requires standing with people, challenging systems of power, demanding accountability, and making sure those most impacted are heard. So when someone we have had the privilege of standing beside says, “Some people talk about justice. You fight for it,” we receive those words with tremendous gratitude.

This work is bigger than one case or one moment. It is about building an institution that communities can turn to—one that will keep fighting for dignity, accountability, and justice for years to come.

To the Snowden family: Thank you for seeing the work, believing in it, and standing with MoGo. We will keep fighting.

08/05/2026

Happening again this week!

Join us and other orgs at the upcoming free Civic Engagement Workshop.

When: Saturday, August 8th (10am-2pm)
Where: Bayview MLK Community Center

08/03/2026

HAPPENING THIS MONTH

Time for MoGo’s next State Tort Claims Education Clinic!

These FREE, community-based sessions provide clear, accessible information about the California State Tort Claims process.

✨ What to Expect:
• Practical guidance on the claims process
• Educational materials
• Connections to trusted advocates
• Virtual & in-person options

📍 Clinics will be held every other month throughout 2026 in neighborhoods across San Diego County. This month’s clinic is in partnership with nsdcnaacp

🗓 Upcoming Clinic
Date: August 13th, 2026
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Oceanside Library Community Room
300 North Coast Highway
📍 Oceanside, CA

Zoom option will be available for those who can not attend in person: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/C7bYuIpZS7qFxpqMXInPTA?fbclid=PAZnRzaATDgFpwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpxBftCa8Z1PCoXBtJZ1lAQA8zWdKpXL6BIw8EY3AhBt5cA4rXYFuUtiovFFe_aem_OWxSxQYnjWvFJm97MyKcpQ&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio #/registration

Join us as we work together to make legal knowledge more accessible for everyone.

07/31/2026

Join us and other orgs at the upcoming free Civic Engagement Workshop.

When: Saturday, August 1st (10am-2pm)
Where: Bayview MLK Community Center