The National Lawyers Guild (NLG) is a non-profit organization that has been advocating for the rights of individuals and communities since 1937. With chapters across the United States, the NLG works on local issues and litigates on behalf of marginalized groups. They also have a strong presence in law schools, with over 100 law student chapters nationwide. The NLG is committed to promoting social justice and equality through legal assistance, education, and activism.
In addition to their chapters and law school affiliations, the NLG has 20 issue-based national committees that focus on various areas of public interest and movement law. They also support organizations like the National Immigration Project, which provides legal assistance to immigrant communities, and the National Police Accountability Project, which works on cases of law enforcement misconduct. The NLG's Mass Defense Activist Support provides legal aid to political activists and protesters, offering trainings and resources to support social change movements. Through their work, the NLG strives to uphold the principles of justice and advocate for the rights of all individuals.
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