In these unprecedented times, we're pleased to share a significant development this Earth Day that demonstrates how legal advocacy can create immediate positive impacts for communities across the nation.
National Law Day of Action: Stand for the Rule of Law
National Law Day of Action: Stand for the Rule of Law
A Call to Reaffirm Our Oath and Defend Our Legal Foundations
Dear Colleagues,
In times when the cornerstones of American democracy face unprecedented challenges, our voices as legal professionals have never been more crucial. On Thursday, May 1, 2025, attorneys across the nation will gather for the National Law Day of Action to stand united in defense of judicial independence, the rule of law, and the independence of the legal profession.
Find an Event Near You
Events are being organized nationwide, with simultaneous demonstrations planned in cities across the country. Find and RSVP to an event near you using the map below.
Why This Matters
These aren't abstract legal concepts — they are the foundation upon which our entire system of justice rests. When judges face attacks for unpopular rulings, when legal professionals endure political pressure, and when public trust in our legal system erodes, every citizen's rights hang in the balance.
Reaffirm Your Oath
Law Day 2025 offers a powerful opportunity to publicly reaffirm the oath we all took when admitted to the bar. This symbolic act reminds us and our communities of our enduring commitment to uphold the Constitution and the principles of justice that form the bedrock of our legal system.
Join colleagues in a ceremonial oath reaffirmation at events nationwide, recommitting ourselves to the principles that unite us as a profession:
Equality under the law
Due process for all
Protection of fundamental rights
Defense of judicial independence
Preservation of the independent legal profession
Join Us in Washington, DC
As our nation's capital and home to the highest court in the land, the Washington DC demonstration carries special significance. Stand with fellow attorneys, judges, and concerned citizens on the steps of the Supreme Court in a powerful visual representation of our commitment to the rule of law.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Supreme Court of the United States, 1 First Street NE, Washington, DC
Why This Matters Now
The principles we defend are non-partisan. This isn't about specific cases or political outcomes—it's about protecting the process of justice itself. Erosion of judicial independence and the rule of law threatens democracy itself, affecting every citizen's ability to have their rights protected and their voices heard.
By standing together on May 1, we send a clear message that the legal profession remains united in its commitment to these fundamental principles. When we stand together, our collective voice becomes a powerful force for preserving the foundations of American justice.
Time is of the essence. Join us in this nationwide demonstration to protect what matters most.
Together, we create a nationwide wave of support for judicial independence, the rule of law, and the independence of the legal profession.
L4GG Decries Administration’s Flouting of Supreme Court Order in Abrego Garcia Case
Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG), a nationwide nonprofit organization mobilizing lawyers in support of equal justice and civil and human rights, condemns in the strongest possible terms the Trump administration's refusal to comply with the Supreme Court's order to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States after his wrongful deportation to El Salvador.
L4GG Urges Federal Court to Block Trump’s Executive Orders Targeting Legal Community
Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG) joined more than two dozen civil rights organizations in filing amicus briefs urging the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to block the Trump administration’s executive orders threatening law firms and legal organizations for challenging the administration’s policies.
4.3.25 EMERGENCY WEBINAR - RECORDING AND ACTION ITEMS
We were thrilled to have 1600+ attorneys register for yesterday’s webinar on the unprecedented attacks facing our legal profession and democracy. We had 800+ people attend live, demonstrating that members of the legal community understand the gravity of this moment and are ready to take action.
We are witnessing what may be the most concerted effort to undermine the legal profession since the McCarthy era. The administration's targeted executive orders against law firms, investigations into diversity policies, attacks on judicial independence, and defiance of court orders represent a direct threat to our constitutional system.
The window for effective action is narrow, and it is now.
Four Concrete Actions You Can Take Today
Our collective power as legal professionals is immense, but only if we choose to exercise it. Here are four specific ways you can help defend our profession and democracy:
1. Participate in Law Day Actions on May 1, 2025
Express your interest in participating in or helping organize a rally at a federal courthouse in your city on May 1, 2025. Express your interest at L4GG.org/LawDay.
2. Join Our Movement with a Monthly Commitment
Make a sustaining contribution of $25 or more per month to the L4GG Action Fund (our 501c4 organization) at L4GG.org/JoinTheMovement. Your ongoing support will help us build the infrastructure needed for both immediate crisis response and long-term democratic renewal.
3. Subscribe to the Impact Docket
Receive bi-weekly concrete action items tailored for busy attorneys at L4GG.org/ImpactDocket. Whether you have 2 minutes or 2 hours, we'll provide meaningful ways for you to make your voice heard.
4. Spread the Word
Please share this email with at least 5 colleagues who care about defending our democracy. Additional ways to stay connected:
Sign up to volunteer: L4GG.org/Survey
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Join our SMS list: Text "Community" to 771-203-4895
As emphasized during our webinar, the only thing necessary for the triumph of authoritarianism is for principled lawyers to do nothing. What each of us chooses to do – or not do – in this moment will define not just our professional legacy but the future of American democracy itself.
Thank you for your commitment to upholding your oath to defend the Constitution. Together, we can make a difference.
L4GG Expands Fund Protection Clinic with New 1:1 Pro Bono Legal Assistance Program
Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG) today announced a significant expansion of its Federal Fund Protection Clinic with the launch of a new 1:1 pro bono legal assistance program. This enhancement builds upon the Clinic's ongoing efforts to safeguard federal climate and environmental justice funding that has been at risk due to executive actions, administrative delays, termination notices, and compliance challenges. The Fund Protection Clinic, which has been providing legal analysis, guidance, and resources to more than 300 federal grantees since its inception in January, will now offer direct, personalized legal consultations with qualified pro bono attorneys beginning March 21, 2025.
Lawyers for Good Government Commends Federal Court Injunction Blocking Trump’s Anti-DEI Executive Orders
Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG) applauds the recent decision by U.S. District Judge Adam Abelson, who on February 21 issued a preliminary injunction blocking key provisions of President Trump's executive orders seeking to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the federal government and among federal contractors.
Lawyers for Good Government Welcomes Ryan Hathaway as Director of Environment and Climate Justice
Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Hathaway as the new Director of Environment and Climate Justice. Ryan joins L4GG following an extensive career in federal service, most recently serving in the Biden administration as the Director for Environmental Justice and White House Interagency Council on Environmental Justice in the Executive Office of the President.
L4GG in the News: Fighting Back Against Executive Overreach
In the past month, L4GG’s work has been featured in multiple major media outlets—highlighting the fight to defend the rule of law, protect climate policy, and hold our government accountable. These stories make one thing clear: our legal community has never been more vital.
As the Trump Administration attempts to bypass Congress, defy court orders, and dismantle climate and environmental protections, L4GG is mobilizing lawyers to push back against executive overreach and defend our democracy.
L4GG's Statement on Federal Funding Freezes
Over the past two years, we have worked with grantees to ensure they remain in compliance with federal, state, and local funding regulations. Now, we are witnessing firsthand the devastating impact of ongoing federal funding freezes on nonprofits, Tribal organizations, and under-resourced communities. Despite clear legal obligations—and in some cases, direct court orders—federal agencies continue to delay payments, block access to grant portals, and ignore grantees’ urgent requests for information. These funding disruptions are causing real, irreparable harm: organizations are shutting down programs, laying off workers, and struggling to continue essential services.