Zenab Youssef
Celebrating Two Years of the IRA: Our ...

As we commemorate the two-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) today, August 16, there is much to celebrate about this historic legislation. The IRA represents the largest-ever climate investment in our country’s history, creating unprecedented opportunities for clean energy savings.

However, we at L4GG are acutely aware that historically marginalized communities often lack the resources to access the IRA’s historic funding opportunities. In response, we have intensified our efforts over the past two years to ensure that the benefits of the IRA reach those who need them most. See what we’ve been up to!

Celebrating Two Years of the IRA: Our Achievements and Impact
Zenab Youssef
A Law Student's Journey at the Border with ...
A Law Student's Journey at the Border with Project Corazon
L4GG Updates
Zenab Youssef
We Won’t Sit Silently in the Face of ...

Not enough people are talking about the water crisis in Jackson, MS. On Tuesday, the Mississippi governor declared a state of emergency for Jackson’s water system, the city’s largest treatment plant. Most of the city’s 150,000 residents are without running water, having to rely on bottled water for drinking, showering, brushing their teeth, and cooking.

We Won’t Sit Silently in the Face of Environmental Racism - Neither Should You
L4GG Updates
Sterling Howard
What can YOU do to fight for abortion access ...
L4GG Updates
Sterling Howard
L4GG Publishes Joint Report with New Georgia ...

Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG), the nation’s largest community of attorneys committed to human rights and equal justice for all, and New Georgia Project, a nonpartisan, nonprofit voting rights and civic engagement organization in Georgia, today released a report on ‘ballot selfies’, or the practice of taking photos of oneself at the ballot box and/or with their ballots.

A ballot selfie is when a person takes a photo of themselves holding their marked ballot and usually uploads the photo to a social media account to show friends that they voted, and for whom they voted. Ballot selfies are a great way to promote voting and engage with one’s community, yet many states have laws that prohibit them. Advocacy organizations are concerned that laws prohibiting ballot selfies are tools of voter suppression, and another way to criminalize ordinary behavior.

Click here to download “Selfie-Defense Training: Understanding and Reforming Laws that Ban Photographing and Sharing Your Ballot”

The report found that ballot selfies are completely legal in 28 states, and illegal in 13 states. Five states have laws prohibiting ballot selfies at polling locations, but not when casting a mail-in or absentee ballot. Six states have laws governing ballot selfies that are unclear. The report calls for states to update their laws to explicitly allow voters the right to take a ballot selfie, and prevent voter fraud and bribery without curtailing free speech.

L4GG Publishes Joint Report with New Georgia Project on Ballot Selfies

Lawyers For Good Government Opposes Nomination Of Pamela Jo Bondi To Lead Department Of Justice

Lawyers For Good Government Opposes Nomination Of Pamela Jo Bondi To Lead Department Of Justice

Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG), a nationwide nonprofit organization supported by a network of more than 125,000 lawyers and advocates in all 50 states, strongly opposes the nomination of Pamela Jo Bondi to serve as Attorney General of the United States. Our opposition stems from three critical concerns: 1) her demonstrated pattern of subordinating constitutional duties to Donald Trump's personal interests; 2) her troubling record of undermining civil rights; and 3) her active participation in efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. 

Lawyers For Good Government Opposes Nomination Of Russell Vought To Lead OMB

Lawyers For Good Government Opposes Nomination Of Russell Vought To Lead OMB

Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG), born in the wake of the 2016 election and representing a network of over 125,000 attorneys nationwide, strongly opposes the nomination of Russell Vought to Direct the Office of Management and Budget. Our opposition is based on three critical concerns: 1) his documented pattern of violating the Constitution and the law; 2) his planned harm to communities; and 3) his clear intention to transfer congressional power to the executive branch.

Project Corazón’s Estuardo Cifuentes: The Human Cost of Reimplementing MPP

Project Corazón’s Estuardo Cifuentes: The Human Cost of Reimplementing MPP

Estuardo Cifuentes, Project Corazón Manager, speaks on the devastating impact of the reimplementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP). As a survivor of the program, Cifuentes sheds light on how MPP exposes migrants to violence, denies due process, and violates fundamental human rights, calling for urgent action to end this inhumane policy.

Lawyers for Good Government Condemns Sweeping Executive Orders Threatening Civil Rights, Equity, and the Rule of Law

Lawyers for Good Government Condemns Sweeping Executive Orders Threatening Civil Rights, Equity, and the Rule of Law

Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG), born in the wake of the 2016 election and representing a network of over 125,000 attorneys nationwide, strongly condemns President Trump's recently announced executive orders that threaten constitutional rights, environmental protections, and equal rights under the law and calls on attorneys across the country to join them in defending those rights.

L4GG Celebrates Emily Gordillo as Volunteer of the Month

L4GG Celebrates Emily Gordillo as Volunteer of the Month

At Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG), we are privileged to highlight volunteers who are strong in their dedication to advancing justice. This month, we recognize Lindsay Polega for her exceptional work in reproductive rights advocacy. Through her involvement with the League of Women Voters (LWV), the Jane Network, and pro bono cases protecting access to reproductive health clinics, Lindsay has become a vital force in Florida’s fight for reproductive justice.

Understanding the 2024 Abortion Ballot Measures: Key Takeaways from L4GG's Webinar

The 2024 election marked a pivotal moment in the fight for reproductive rights in the United States. Lawyers for Good Government’s webinar, featuring Khadijah Silver (Supervising Attorney for Civil Rights) and Alyssa Morrison (Reproductive Justice Staff Attorney), provided a deep dive into the outcomes of abortion-related ballot measures across ten states, as well as the challenges faced and lessons learned. The discussion highlighted key victories, such as the passage of measures in Missouri and Montana, setbacks in states like Florida and South Dakota, and the ongoing battle to enshrine abortion rights in state constitutions amidst legislative and judicial opposition.

Through detailed state-by-state analysis, Khadijah and Alyssa unpacked the legal and political landscape shaping the future of reproductive healthcare, emphasizing the urgent need to build on this year’s wins and strengthen state-level protections. They also explored the obstacles that advocates faced, from misleading ballot language to state-sponsored pushback, and the strategic importance of constitutional protections in safeguarding bodily autonomy against a hostile federal landscape.

If you missed the live webinar, you can access the recording, slides, and summary document below to better understand the state of abortion rights post-election and how we can mobilize for the fight ahead.

L4GG Celebrates Lindsay Polega as Volunteer of the Month

L4GG Celebrates Lindsay Polega as Volunteer of the Month

At Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG), we are privileged to highlight volunteers who are strong in their dedication to advancing justice. This month, we recognize Lindsay Polega for her exceptional work in reproductive rights advocacy. Through her involvement with the League of Women Voters (LWV), the Jane Network, and pro bono cases protecting access to reproductive health clinics, Lindsay has become a vital force in Florida’s fight for reproductive justice.