by Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network | Jun 9, 2025 | Issues
Dear Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network,
Saturday, June 14 is “NO KINGS” Day.
Let’s be clear. Protests in Los Angeles and around the country have railed against the inhumane, illegal and unconstitutional whisking away of immigrants who are required to check in with ICE officials as part of their immigration cases. 99% of these protests have been peaceful – even in LA. The ones that have not been, were controlled by California law enforcement. So, let’s again be clear. The calling up the National Guard in military garb to incite rather than quell violence, and to create an excuse to impose martial law on this country, impels us to take (non-violent) action – now more than ever.
It’s important to be visible and vocal. Wherever you will be this Saturday, June 14, there will be a place you can go for an hour to express your opposition to illegal and unconstitutional actions. Today they come for immigrants in LA (arresting and deporting them without due process when they come for routine check-ins), tomorrow they will be coming into communities around the country without regard to whether people are citizens. The expenses are written into the Big Ugly Budget Bill.
The point of this “No Kings” day is to gather outside of DC to shun the costly, authoritarian-style military parade in downtown DC. There are thousands of gatherings planned – all outside DC. Not to dishonor our military, but instead to indicate our support of the Constitution and our laws. We, as lawyers and as the general public, will not put up with the destruction of our rule of law, our judiciary, or our democracy
Here’s the link to find the location nearest you. Please ask all your friends to attend with you; organize one if there is no event in your community. Saving democracy is a team effort. https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/map/?show_all_events=true
If you are in the DC area on the 14th and would like to join us at a rally, we will be meeting in Falls Church, VA in the morning. Hit “Reply” for more details
Thank you for showing up!
Cory
by Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network | May 24, 2025 | Issues
The power of one is surprising and the multiplier effect is extraordinary. Calling everyone to take one action. This is WLGAN’s 11th curation of simple actions you can take to support democracy.
Here are some things anyone can do:
Federal Workers- if you have been fired or threatened, or know someone who has:
Tell your story: how you, your community, or the public’s lives, services, health, well-being, or research have been affected.
ABA Diversity Equity and Inclusion Virtual Summit: “Navigating the Future”
June 5 and 6. Will bring together legal professionals, scholars, and advocates to explore solutions to today’s most pressing social, legal, and ethical challenges.
10 hours CLE Credits Register HERE
OVERWHELMED and don’t know what to do? Contact Volunteer Blue and they will assign an “action coach” to help. https://volunteerblue.org/
Additional resources and suggestions are in our prior posts at https://womenlawyersonguard.org/our-issues-wlgan/
Please forward this to your networks.
Cory Amron, Vice President, WLGAN
Photo by Gayatri Malhotra, Unsplash
by Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network | May 15, 2025 | Issues
Come hear 6 organizations’ ideas on how to TAKE ACTION for democracy.
Convened by the National Association of Women Lawyers, WLGAN will be presenting in this free webinar together with a stellar lineup:
Brennan Center, Planned Parenthood, Lawyers for Good Government, We the Action, and The Human Rights Campaign.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 20 at 2-3 PM ET
Register HERE (change the 0 to 1, then click “Add” to enable the non-NAWL member registration)
If you are looking for a way to make a difference, you will find it on Tuesday.
by Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network | May 12, 2025 | Issues
Action is the antidote to anxiety. This is WLGAN’s 10th curation of 1) resources for fired federal workers and 2) suggestions for volunteer action – pick one and make a difference! (Don’t miss the last item – an “action coach” to help you choose an activity).
RESOURCES FOR FEDERAL WORKERS
Rise UP:
Assistance finding new jobs:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Lawyers
- Rise UP: Legal Defense Network – see prior email for description. https://workerslegaldefense.org/lawyers. They do not have enough lawyers for the flood of workers who need these services! Training and expert supervision is provided.
- Federal Rulemaking summaries– a national organization is searching for lawyers to monitor certain federal notices of proposed rulemaking and create summaries that the organization can post on social media. Please email LCEmails@acslaw.org if you would like to assist.
- Assist Election Officials– The Election Official Legal Defense Network provides officials with pro bono assistance in response to questions, harassment, threats and targeting. For the most part, volunteers help officials in the state in which they are licensed. Training is provided. Sign up here: https://eoldn.org/get-involved/ Questions? Contact Project Lead: Angie Pitha: apitha@electioninnovation.org.
Anyone
Additional resources and suggestions are in our prior posts at https://womenlawyersonguard.org/our-issues-wlgan/
Please forward this to your networks.
Cory Amron, Vice President, WLGAN
Photo by Gayatri Malhotra, Unsplash
by Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network | Apr 21, 2025 | Issues
Here we are almost 100 days out and the administration is doubling down on creating chaos and destroying the government. However, resources and Americans’ resilience are becoming stronger, opportunities to volunteer, more robust. Get assistance. Take action. Here are some suggestions and resources. Go to Your Federal Courthouses on May 1st at Noon for the NATIONAL LAW DAY OF ACTION
NATIONAL LAW DAY OF ACTION
May 1 Noon-1 PM go to the Federal Courthouse near you or if in DC, to the US Supreme Court. (Sign up and find a location at www.lawdayofaction.org) WLGAN, L4GG and many other organizations are sponsoring this event for lawyers to re-take their oaths to the Constitution.
In DC, WLGAN will meet at 10:45 at the Capital South Metro Station and march to the Supreme Court. Meet us there. Non-lawyers are welcome!
RESOURCES FOR FEDERAL WORKERS
Legal Services
Other Services
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES
Thank you for taking action and helping others.
Cory
Luis Morena-Photo on Unsplash
