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Meeting the Moment Initiative
The foundational principles of our democracy and our country’s long history as a beacon of freedom throughout the world are at profound risk. Core tenets of the Constitution – due process, separation of powers, judicial independence, and the rule of law – are under continual threat. The way forward requires commitment, resolve, and action from all of us.
LDAD launched “Meeting the Moment – A Call for Lawyers to Lead” to galvanize lawyers across the country to help protect the Constitution, the rule of law, and our justice system – foundational elements of our democracy.
Lawyers have a special obligation to speak up when our fundamental rights and freedoms are threatened. Our oath and the rules of professional conduct guide our obligations, and our education and training call on us to lead by example and ensure that the constitutional form of government that has guided this country for two and a half centuries can once again be vibrant and grow even stronger.
Our Meeting the Moment initiative calls on lawyers to use their legal skills, credibility, and community leadership to alert and inform their neighbors and networks about what is at stake and why it matters. LDAD supports these efforts in a variety of ways, including the development of rapid-response alerts, social media content, toolkits, training, and other practical resources that participants can tailor for their own outreach.
Join our nationwide network of lawyers working together to protect and strengthen the rule of law and our justice system.
In this moment, lawyers have an obligation to inspire and lead by example.
Meeting the Moment Resources
Nation of Laws Get out the Vote Toolkit
Tips and Toolkits • Oct 19, 2026
Action Alert: Speak Out Against Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads
Action Alert • Oct 5, 2026
Fulcrum Series: Where Founding Principles Meet the Moment
Resources • Oct 2, 2026
Play LDAD’s Rights & Wrongs Constitution Game
Resources • Sep 17, 2026
Webinar: Who Can Fire the Judges? Executive Power and Immigration Court Independence
Webinar • 2026
Insights - Tariff Challenge Becomes Major Test of Presidential Power
Aug 7, 2026
Action Alert: Stop the FTC from Undermining State AI Protections
Action Alert • Jul 28, 2026
Action Alert: Oppose Political Interference in Federal Research Funding
Action Alert • Jul 9, 2026
Insights - The Shadow Docket Takes Center Stage: Emergency Applications and Court Actions
Jul 17, 2026
Action Alert: Stop USPS From Interfering with Mail-In Voting
Action Alert • Jun 19, 2026
Action Alert: Speak Out Against the Illegal “Triumphal Arch”
Action Alert • Jun 12, 2026
Action Alert: Stop OPM From Silencing Federal Employees
Action Alert • Jun 4, 2026
Tips for Commenting Effectively on Proposed Rules
Tips and Toolkits • Jun 3, 2026
How to Advocate for Democracy as a 501(c)(3) Organization
Tips and Toolkits • May 18, 2026
Tips for Writing & Placing Letters to the Editor and Opinion Pieces
Tips and Toolkits • May 12, 2026
Webinar - Lessons from Hungary: Dismantling the Autocratic Playbook
Webinar • 2026
Webinar - In Conversation with Judge David Tatel
Webinar • 2026
How State Bars Can Defend Democracy
Lawyers taking Action • Apr 28, 2026
Action Alert: Department of Justice Grift Store
Action Alert • May 18, 2026
Action Alert: Stop DOJ from Shielding Its Lawyers
Call to Action • Mar 6, 2026
Insights - A Government Untethered: Immigration Enforcement and the Assault on the Constitution
Jan 26, 2026
LDAD Calls on Lawyers to Defend the Constitution
Statement and Call to Action • Jan 26, 2026
Talking Points - Why Government Weaponization Matters to All of Us
Jan 20, 2026
Insights - Why Separation of Powers Matters to You
Nov 20, 2025
Insights - Democracy: The Power Is in Your Hands
Nov 18, 2025
Insights - Political Interference and the Future of America’s Cultural Institutions
Nov 25, 2025
Insights - How Politics Can Undermine the Rule of Law in Federal Agencies
Jan 7, 2026
Insights - The Rights that Keep Power in Check: Free Speech and a Free Press
Jan 8, 2026
The Impact of President Trump's Executive Actions
Updates • Jan 16, 2026
Talking Points - Free and Fair Elections
Nov 14, 2025
