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May 3: New York City EMLER Hearings – Attend in Person or Watch the Livestream
What: The United Nations is doing an official visit in New York City! During this meeting with civil society on May 3, they will hear from Black directly impacted community members regarding police violence and systemic racism against people of African descent. The UN will also, separately, meet with government officials and other stakeholders. Themes: Families of […]
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NLG stands in solidarity with African People’s Socialist Party, demands charges be dropped
The National Lawyers Guild stands in solidarity with the African People’s Socialist Party (APSP) and the Uhuru Movement and strongly condemns the recent indictments by the US government of four of their members for “conspiring to covertly sow discord in U.S. society and spread Russian propaganda.” In clear violation of the First Amendment, the Department […]
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March 19: Syria Hearing, International People’s Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism
Join the International People’s Tribunal on US Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades, Coercive Economic Measures for a hearing on Sunday, March 19 on the effects and impacts of these policies and practices on the people of Syria. We will hear testimony and reports from expert and direct witnesses, with questions and discussion from our jurors. The Syria […]
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Video: Libya Hearing of the International People’s Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism
On March 4, the International People’s Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades, Coercive Economic Measures, conducted its hearing on the case of Libya. The full video of witness testimony and juror questions is now available online. The National Lawyers Guild is a co-sponsor of the Tribunal. Learn more about the Tribunal and sign up for […]
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Saturday, March 11: Lebanon Hearing, International People’s Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism
Join the International People’s Tribunal on US Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades, Coercive Economic Measures for a hearing on the effects and impacts of these policies and practices on the people of Lebanon. We will hear testimony and reports from expert and direct witnesses, with questions and discussion from our jurors. The hearing will take place on Saturday, […]
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Saturday, March 4: Libya Hearing, International People’s Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism
Join the International People’s Tribunal on US Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades, Coercive Economic Measures for a hearing on the effects and impacts of these policies and practices on the people of Libya. We will hear testimony and reports from expert and direct witnesses, with questions and discussion from our jurors. The hearing will take place on Saturday, […]
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Video: Korea Hearing of the International People’s Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism
On February 17, the International People’s Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades, Coercive Economic Measures, conducted its first hearing on the case of Korea, specifically those measures targeting the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The full video of witness testimony and juror questions is now available online. The National Lawyers Guild is a co-sponsor […]
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Videos: Symposium on War Crimes Committed in the Hawaiian Islands by the United States
Watch the Hawaiian Society of Law & Politics‘ Symposium showcasing the “Royal Commission of Inquiry – Investigating War Crimes and Human Rights Violations Committed in the Hawaiian Kingdom” held at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa on February 11, 2023. This half-day symposium, in collaboration with the International Association of Democratic Lawyers, the National Lawyers Guild, the University […]
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Video: “Free Alex Saab – Imprisonment, Sanctions and a Gag Order” with Suzanne Adely and Audrey Bomse
On Thursday, February 16, the NLG International Committee hosted a webinar on the case of imprisoned Venezuelan diplomat, Alex Saab. He is currently imprisoned in a U.S. federal detention center on charges that are directly related to defiance of the U.S. attempt to impose regime change on Venezuela through the use of illegitimate unilateral coercive measures. […]
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100+ Organizations Sign Call for Justice After the Murder of 2 Water Defenders in Honduras
The National Lawyers Guild International Committee is part of the Observatory for Justice for the Guapinol Water Defenders. The Observatory is made up of the following groups: ● Center for Justice and International Law (CEJIL). ● CIVICUS ● International Human Rights Law Clinic, University of Virginia School of Law, US ● International Committee of the […]
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