A constitutional crisis. An attack on the rule of law. Ascendant authoritarianism. However you want to describe this moment, it is clear that American democracy is under threat. Lawyers will be critical to stopping this assault and building forward to a truly inclusive, multiracial democracy.
Unfortunately, the events of recent weeks make clear that getting the legal profession to stand strong in defense of democracy and the rule of law is going to be an uphill task. It will require coordinated organizing efforts by both law students and lawyers to use every point of leverage possible to ensure our colleagues and legal institutions rise up to meet the moment.
Without lawyers fighting for democracy, we’re not going to be able to keep our democracy. PPP is launching a number of working groups aimed at organizing lawyers in this critical moment.
If you are interested in being part of this effort, please fill out this form and our team will be in touch with you shortly.
