A roundup of recent articles published by the Legal Defense Fund.
We Must Protect the Legal Profession and Uphold the Rule of Law. Our Democracy Depends On It.
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IN BRIEF: Over the last two months, the Trump administration issued multiple executive orders targeting specific attorneys and law firms that have represented clients or advanced causes that the president disfavo…
A Double-Edged Sword: Redistricting Can Amplify Black Voices or Silence Them
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IN BRIEF: Across the country, we are witnessing subtle yet pervasive efforts to disenfranchise Black voters and other voters of color. One of the more quiet but deeply impactful efforts centers around redistricting — the process of redrawing the voting district boundaries that determine who represents the people living in them. In th…
What is Second Chance Month? A Look at the Critical Effort That Happens Every April
IN BRIEF: April marks Second Chance Month, when the country recognizes the challenges and possibilities that ex…