Lawyers Defending American Democracy is a coalition of lawyers united in the defense of our democracy.
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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.
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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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Join LDAD in Thanking Judges
Join Lawyers Defending American Democracy and show your support of the federal court judges and related court support personnel who, each day, are asked to respond to an unprecedented array of attacks on our constitutional democracy and the rule of law.
Your signature below demonstrates appreciation for their deliberative and thoughtful approach, and lets them know their diligence and good faith efforts matter, notwithstanding an unprecedented series of Supreme Court Shadow Docket rulings that ignore their work and undercut the very trust and confidence in the judiciary these courts are trying to maintain.
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LDAD Files Amicus Brief in Support of Independent Regulatory Commissions
Lawyers Defending American Democracy (LDAD) recently filed an amicus brief in Trump v. Slaughter, urging the U.S. Supreme Court not to treat all multimember independent regulatory commissions created by Congress as solely executive agencies that must be wholly controlled by the President.
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Meeting the Moment Initiative
LDAD has launched “Meeting the Moment – A Call for Lawyers to Lead,” asking lawyers to engage with their communities about what is at stake and why it should matter to everyone. Meeting the Moment seeks to engage lawyers, businesses, the media, nonprofit organizations, faith communities, civic and community groups, and others in the fight to preserve our democratic institutions and the rule of law. Check out our growing list of resources on our Meeting the Moment tab.
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