National Lawyers Guild

The NLG is committed to supporting movements and activism for social, environmental, and legal justice.

• We are organizers at heart.  We look for opportunities to match needs with resources, to amplify the community efforts taking place, and to help grow and increase the impact for change!

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• There are many ways to problem solve, and the NLG recognizes that legal action in a courtroom is not the only way to bring about lasting, systematic change -  in fact, it is often a last resort.  However, given our work within and familiarity of the legal systems, can we help provide some advice or guidance that may be helpful?

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• The presence of Legal Observers® may serve as a deterrent to unconstitutional behavior by law enforcement during a demonstration.  Request LOs at your next action!

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• Be prepared and plan ahead! Check out our resources!

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​Movement Repression and Security Culture.  State and Federal Surveillance and Repression are REAL.

• We offer a movement security workshop, because we know state repression is real.  Colorado Springs Police Department investigated the leftist community.  Reach out if you are interested in this topic and our workshop.

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• An Activist Primer to Police & FBI Questioning.  We have created this printable tri-fold pamphlet (just select front and back printing option) to keep you informed, and to address some of your fears and concerns.

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• Additional resources for Resisting Federal Repression

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• The Ruckus Society: Actions Speak Louder Than Words has put together an excellent 15-page guide on Security Culture for Activists.

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• Concerned about safe electronic communication?  Check out these Tips, Tools and How-Tos from the Electronic Frontier Foundation.

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