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Lawyers for Demilitarization and Peace in Korea urges peace on Korean peninsula
Contact: Eric Sirotkin, Esq. eric@ericsirotkin.com 541.778.4897 The standoff on the Korean Peninsula has reached a boiling point that is dangerous for all peoples of the world. The Lawyers for Demilitarization and Peace in Korea and the International Committee of the National Lawyers Guild condemn calls for a military solution in Korea. We reject the threat […]
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National Lawyers Guild statement in support of Oscar López Rivera and the National Puerto Rican Day Parade
The National Lawyers Guild has a long and proud history of calling for the release of Oscar López Rivera and others imprisoned for seeking the freedom of their people. We stand behind the National Puerto Rican Day Parade’s decision to honor him in the 2017 parade, just as we stand behind Oscar’s humble decision to […]
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Letter of Support for Palestinian Hunger Strikers from Lawyers, Legal Workers, Law Students and Legal Organizations
Over 200 lawyers, law students, legal workers and legal organizations have come together to sign the following letter in support of Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike in Israeli prisons. Additional signatures are welcome – you may sign on at the form, or send your signature to international@nlg.org. *** We, the undersigned lawyers, legal organizations, law students and […]
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NLG/IADL Report on the Hearing of Barkin Timtik in Turkey – 16 February 2017
The following report was issued by the members of the IADL/ELDH trial observation team at the hearing of Turkish lawyer Barkin Timtik on 16 February 2017. The IADL/ELDH team included two NLG representatives, Lorraine Leete and Kerry McLean. Download the report (PDF): Barkin Timtik Trial Observation Report 16 February 2017 Hearing – Barkın Timtik IADL Trial […]
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National Lawyers Guild joins the #WomenStrikeUS on March 8
The National Lawyers Guild and its International Committee actively support and urge all members and supporters to become involved with the International Women’s Strike on March 8. In the United States, IC co-chair Suzanne Adely serves on the National Planning Committee of the Strike and NLG members are playing an active role in organizing events […]
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NLG calls upon Fordham University to rescind ban on Students for Justice in Palestine
The National Lawyers Guild issued the following statements in support of students at Fordham University who were denied the right to form a Students for Justice in Palestine chapter on their campus. To support Fordham SJP, please take two actions: 1. sign on to the student support petition and 2. send a letter to the university’s […]
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National Lawyers Guild Statement on the Passing of Fidel Castro Ruz
On behalf of the members and leaders of the National Lawyers Guild (NLG), we send our condolences and heartfelt thanks to the people of Cuba during this time of national mourning at the loss of Fidel Castro Ruz. Cuba under his leadership inspired generations worldwide to act in solidarity across national lines and against poverty, racism, disease […]
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National Lawyers Guild Statement of Solidarity with Standing Rock Sioux Tribe against Dakota Access Pipeline
The National Lawyers Guild (NLG), the oldest and largest human rights bar association in the United States, by its International Committee, its Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Committee and its Environmental Human Rights Committee, as well as the NLG’s Environmental Justice Committee and Labor and Employment Committee, stands in solidarity with the sovereign Oceti Sakowin Oyate (the Great Sioux […]
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NLGSF Stands With Black Lives Matter and Other Black Activists in Their Demand for Dignity, Justice and Respect
The National Lawyers Guild San Francisco Bay Area Chapter (NLGSF) stands with the thousands of activists across the country taking a stand for Black lives. For decades, we have defended the Black Panther Party and its members in the courts and on the streets, and we will continue to work in principled solidarity with our […]
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NLG Supports the People’s Right to Dissent
During this time of increased organizing and likely increased state repression, the National Lawyers Guild (NLG) stands in solidarity with the Movement for Black Lives and your First Amendment right to dissent against state sanctioned violence. If you are organizing an action such as a march, rally, or other protest event, you may request Legal Observers […]
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