It will get worse. That we know. But I follow Robert Hubbell every morning (to maintain sanity) and today he said, “Things will get better.”
But we will have to help it along. So, here’s WLGAN’s 7th resource guide for Federal Employees and also Volunteer information for lawyers and non-lawyers. We try not to duplicate information unless there’s an update, so please refer to our prior posts for additional resources and opportunities. (You can find them on our website: https://womenlawyersonguard.org/our-issues-wlgan/)
Resources and Guides for Federal Employees and Others
- “Rising to Meet the Challenge” a Resource Fair for Federal Workers and Contractors. (for those in the DC area). Unemployment assistance, mental health support, housing information, food aid, and information on federal worker rights. Rep. Don Beyer in partnership with Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax and Falls Church Saturday, March 8 12-5 pm at Wakefield High School, 1325 South Dinwiddie St; Arlington, VA
- “The Rights of Federal Employees with Disabilities 2025” – FAQ’s The Bazelon Center, ACLU and Disability Rights and Education Fund. https://www.bazelon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-02-18-Federal-Sector-FAQs-Feb-2025.pdf
- A primer on Reductions in Force (RIF’s) of Federal Employees from Lawfare https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/a-primer-on-reductions-in-force
- Probationary and Trial Period Mass Terminations (updated Feb 24) from Civil service Strong https://www.civilservicestrong.org/resources/probationary-and-trial-period-mass-terminations
Volunteer, Training, or “Take Action” Opportunities- Lawyer and Non-lawyer
- We the Action has launched a new Public Service Legal Response Center to mobilize lawyers who want to assist federal workers. Sign up HERE: https://wetheaction.org/projects/2914They are looking for attorneys with the following expertise, but will train others as well: Federal employment law; General labor and employment law; Government investigations; Criminal defense; Privacy/data security; Defamation/libel/slander
- Help write amicus briefs Contact Rep. Jamie Raskin at: [email protected], or at 2242 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 or 202-225-5341
- Lawyers 4 Good Government: Letter for lawyers to support the Constitution and the rule of law 2,800 lawyers have signed to date: https://www.lawyersforgoodgovernment.org/constitutional-crisis?utm_source=Lawyers+for+Good+Government&utm_campaign=09aeeac868-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_02_21_08_43&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-09aeeac868-660708598
- Jessica Craven’s “Chop Wood, Carry Water” Her daily newsletter provides clear pro-democracy scripts and action items for anyone, that are easy to do. https://chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com/
Please forward this to your networks. And don’t hesitate to send us additional resources that you hear about.
Cory Amron
