kt Crossman, Queer Caucus Chair queercaucus@nlg.org BALTIMORE—The Baltimore police department has much to answer for: the events of the last few weeks have drawn our attention to this, from the callous murder of Freddie Gray to the hundreds of people arrested protesting his murder who were then held for an unconstitutional length of time (47 […]

The National Lawyers Guild stands in solidarity with Baltimore protesters as they call for justice for Freddie Gray’s brutal murder by the police. The NLG National Office has been working with lawyers and organizers on the ground to provide legal support for this weeks ongoing actions. Our mass defense coordinator, Abi Hassen will be joining […]

In the past several years, legal aid, public defense and public interest attorneys have integrated human rights principles rooted in international law into the struggles of the individuals and community organizations they represent.   On December 12, 2014, the Portland chapter of the National Lawyers Guild presented a CLE program on Human Rights in the […]

Urges administration to recognize students’ decision in upcoming vote The National Lawyers Guild (NLG) supports Loyola University Chicago (LUC) students seeking the school’s divestment from corporations profiting from the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Set for a vote of March 24, the proposed resolution to divest is a response to the Palestinian call for boycott, divestment, […]

NEW YORK — In light of the Department of Justice’s recent scathing report on law enforcement practices in Ferguson, MO, the National Lawyers Guild (NLG), The United People of Color Caucus (TUPOCC) of the NLG, and the NLG Anti-Racism Committee (ARC), join communities impacted by police violence to condemn the actions of the Ferguson Police […]

Contact: Jackelyn Mariano, National Lawyers Guild International Committee, email: ipt2015media@gmail.com WASHINGTON, DC—An International Peoples Tribunal (IPT) looking into the human rights abuses in the Philippines under the administration of Benigno Simeon Aquino III is set to take place in Washington, DC on July 16-18. Former US Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney and prominent human rights attorney Azadeh […]

Calling all activists, allies, and legal professionals! Join us for the NLG’s annual ‪#‎Law4thePeople‬ Convention,October 21-25 in Oakland, CA for 5 days of panels, workshops, CLEs and camaraderie. This year, our Keynote Speaker will be Alicia Garza, co-founder of #BlackLivesMatter, and programming will address topics including housing and labor rights, racial justice, police accountability, international […]

Tasha Moro, Communications Coordinator On January 12, 2015, the NLG Mass Incarceration Committee (MIC) submitted public comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) suggesting recommendations to reform Inmate Call Services (ICS). The letter to FCC Secretary Marlene H. Dortch urges the FCC to: Ban commissions and other payments to correctional facilities Cap the rate for […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tasha Moro Communications Coordinator 212-679-5100, ext. 15 communications@nlg.org NEW YORK — The National Lawyers Guild (NLG) welcomes the December 17 release of the remaining members of the Cuban Five, Gerardo Hernández, Ramón Labañino and Antonio Guerrero after serving 16 years in US prisons. The other members of the Five, René González […]

Black Friday. Cyber Monday. #GivingTuesday. Say #ThanksNLG on Dec. 2! On December 2, 2014, the National Lawyers Guild (NLG) will participate in #GivingTuesday, the global holiday for giving back. An ironic nod to the frenzied consumerism of “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday,” this new tradition on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving encourages people worldwide to support […]