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Emblematic Mining Resistance Case in Honduras – International Legal Solidarity

Update: Emblematic Mining Resistance Case in Honduras – International Legal Solidarity* Context and Overview 2 Juan López Case: Lack of Meaningful Progress 3 Material Perpetrators and Case Details 4 Key Hearing 4 Delays and Deficiencies: Absence of Charges Against Intellectual Authors 6 Environmental Crimes Case 7 First Conviction 7 Senior Executives Prosecuted 7 Fraud and […]

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March 12, Webinar: Imperialist War on Iran

Thursday, March 12 7 am Pacific time/10 am Eastern time/2 pm GMT/4 pm Eastern European time Registration: https://bit.ly/IADLNLGIC Join the International Association of Democratic Lawyers and the NLG International Committee for a discussion on the imperialist/Zionist war on Iran, the future of the region, its impact on the world, and the role and responsibility […]

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National Lawyers Guild condemns US imperialist aggression against Venezuela!

The National Lawyers Guild (NLG) joins the International Association of Democratic Lawyers (IADL) in condemning in the strongest and most unequivocal terms the US bombing of Caracas as well as the attacks on Miranda, La Guaira, and Aragua. We also express our outrage that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, have been […]

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U.S. Solidarity Delegation Blocked From Traveling to Venezuela by Illegal Trump “No-Fly Zone” to Discuss a Legal Response

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: Wednesday, December 10 Press Conference: 2:00 PM Location: Solidarity Center, 121 West 27th, Suite 404, 4th Floor, NY, NY, 10001 Contact: Suzanne Adely, Tel. (773) 510-7446; Corinna Mullin, Tel. (929) 342-8139 U.S. Solidarity Delegation Blocked From Traveling to Venezuela by Illegal Trump “No-Fly Zone” to Discuss Legal and Political Response New […]

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November 17, Webinar: U.S. & International Complicity in Sudan’s Genocide

U.S. & International Complicity in Sudan’s Genocide November 17th 7:00 pm EST Register: https://bit.ly/DecolonizeSudan Join the NLG International Committee & the Africa Subcommittee in conversation with Suad Abdel Aziz, Sudanese American lawyer, founder of Decolonize Sudan, and 2023 Leonard Weinglass Fellow, and Edward Mitchell, Deputy Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR).

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Video: Taxpayers Against Genocide & NLG confront Gaza genocide at Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

Panel discussion on the complaint filed by Taxpayers Against Genocide and the National Lawyers Guild International Committee at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights regarding U.S. responsibility for genocide in Gaza and throughout Palestine. Held on November 5, 2025 Speakers: Huwaida Arraf, attorney Maria Kari, attorney Tariq Ra’ouf, complainant Moderated by Leigha Gillespie, co-chair, NLG […]

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October 10, New York City and Online: Gaza Journalists Under Fire Film Screening & Event

Join the Free Palestine Subcommittee of the NLG International Committee Friday, October 10, 7:00pm ET – 8:30 ET In-Person at The People’s Forum, 320 N 37th St., New York, NY or online (Zoom link provided upon registration) Suggested Donation $20 Click here to register! The National Lawyers Guild’s International – Free Palestine Sub-Committee is […]

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The NLG calls for international protection for the Global Sumud Flotilla, following Israel’s targeted, false allegations against them in order to manufacture consent for them to attack.

The National Lawyers Guild condemns in the strongest terms, Israel’s statements on the Global Sumud Flotilla, referring to it as the “Hamas Flotilla”. Such accusations by Israel, who the UN confirmed is committing genocide just this past week, that the Global Sumud Flotilla is acting in coordination with or at the direction of any other […]

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Press Conference, NYC, Sept. 11: International and U.S. Based Organizations to Call for Resignation of Annalena Baerbock from Role as President of UN General Assembly

International and U.S. Based Organizations Call for Resignation of Annalena Baerbock from Role as President of UN General Assembly New York, NY —On 9 September 2025, former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock assumed her functions as President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The International Association of Democratic Lawyers, Progressive International and CODEPINK are […]

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NLG condemns Israeli attack on the “Handala” and demands an immediate end to the siege and starvation of Gaza

The National Lawyers Guild condemns the attack on the UK flagged Handala ship by the Israeli Occupying Army in international waters. The Handala is part of the Freedom Flotilla, a civilian initiative that represents global civil society’s solidarity with Gaza and the Palestinian people. The Freedom Flotilla is fulfilling an international legal and moral duty, […]

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In Honor of Ann Fagan Ginger at 100

In honor of our colleague and forerunner, Ann Fagan Ginger, on her 100th birthday, we in the NLG International Committee are sharing this article by Peter Goldberger of the Military Law Task Force, celebrating her 100 years of struggle and accomplishments for justice, her tireless work, and her commitment to civil rights, international law, political […]

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Video: Habeas Corpus CLE Training

This training, organized on June 14, 2025, covered what Habeas Corpus is, how to file, and how to support a Habeas filing in court. The training also discusses the difference between a petition for declaratory relief versus habeas corpus and when each is more appropriate. This training was sponsored by the National Lawyers Guild International […]

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