NLG History
Throughout the year, we'll be adding articles, photos, video, and other content to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Guild's founding. Click here to explore NLG history.
Announcements
Help the NLG Protect Protest at the RNC and DNC
Donate to defend dissent at the RNC and DNC: http://indiegogo.com/nlg
National Lawyers Guild Seeks Justice for Agent Orange Victims
On a solemn day, the National Lawyers Guild seeks justice for Agent Orange victims
National Lawyers Guild Releases Urdu, Bengali Know Your Rights Guides
National Lawyers Guild helps Muslims navigate climate of fear
National Lawyers Guild Delegation Returns from Egypt With Evidence of Systematic Human Rights Abuses, Calls for Transparency and Accountability from U.S. Government
National Lawyers Guild Delegation Returns from Egypt With Evidence of Systematic Human Rights Abuses, Calls for Transparency and Accountability from U.S. Government
Presentation to the United Nations Regarding Puerto Rico
Monday, June 18, on behalf of the International Committee of the National Lawyers Guild, member attorney Jan Susler presented at the United Nations Decolonization Committee Hearings on Puerto Rico.
Letter to Sec. Clinton Re: Palestinian Hunger Strikes
Although the imminent threat of death for Palestinian hunger strikers has apparently been averted as the strikers have won concessions from Israeli authorities to improve their conditions, the National Lawyers Guild continues to express its grave concern over the issues that caused those approximately 2000 Palestinian prisoners to put their lives on the line.
NLG Demands Justice for CeCe McDonald
NLG Queer Caucus, TUPOCC, Anti-Racism and Anti-Sexism committees demand Hennepin County Attorney drop charges against CeCe McDonald
Letter to President of Université Paris 8 Calling for Israel Conference to Proceed
National Lawyers Guild calls on university to reverse decision to cancel Israel conference
National Lawyers Guild Turns 75
The National Lawyers Guild turns 75 today. The founding convention met February 20, 1937 in Washington, DC, drawing over 600 advocates from around the country, newly dedicated to a common cause.