Lawyers Defending American Democracy is a coalition of lawyers united in the defense of our democracy.
Who We Are —
We believe that as members of the legal community, we have a unique responsibility to defend the Constitution and the values on which our democracy depends.
Our Efforts —
We have launched numerous initiatives addressing threats to our democracy and have sought accountability for those in our profession who violated their ethical obligations.
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We invite you to speak out, get involved, and join our efforts to protect democracy and the rule of law at this critical time.
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THE LATEST
A Year in Review: 2024
Thanks to your support and encouragement, Lawyers Defending American Democracy ("LDAD") was relentless in its mission to protect democracy in 2024. LDAD is proud to share with you our Annual Report, detailing our accomplishments this year -- and the work ahead for 2025.
LDAD is at the forefront of the fight to preserve and protect the rule of law, and the ethical standards that make the rule of law possible. We call on lawyers to stand up for democratic norms and principles, including taking action to hold accountable those who would violate them. Increasingly, lawyers, law schools, the organized bar, and other democracy organizations are answering the call. Yet the work ahead requires that we all do more.
ETHICS COMPLAINT
Update: Webster Texas Supreme Court Brief and Oral Argument
As reported previously, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and First Assistant Brent Webster have sought to dismiss, based on separation of powers and sovereign immunity, State Bar ethics proceedings against each of them for misrepresentations to the U.S. Supreme Court in their lawsuit to overturn the 2020 presidential election. LDAD and 16 distinguished Texas lawyers filed amicus briefs in the respective Courts of Appeals in the Paxton and Webster cases. Both courts rejected the separation of powers and sovereign immunity arguments. In the Webster opinion, the court made several points that LDAD had argued in its brief.
ETHICS COMPLAINT
Update: LDAD and States United Democracy Center File Ethics Complaints Against Attorney Kurt Olsen
UPDATE
LDAD signs letter seeking congressional action to overturn the Supreme Court’s Presidential immunity case
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