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Get startedDetained Families Need Immediate Help: Dilley Pro Bono Project
In recent weeks, over 700 immigrant children, including more than 100 under 4 years old, have been separated from their parents at the border in a reprehensible attempt to criminally prosecute vulnerable asylum seekers,...
Serve Detained Immigrants: Remote Bond/Appeals Project
Detained immigrants should have a fair opportunity to challenge their ongoing detention at a bond hearing. But without legal representation, they don't have a fighting chance. That's why we're so excited to announce a new...
Bond Hearings: Pro Bono Representation for Detained Immigrants
Immigrants who are being held in detention need your help. Many are eligible for release on bond -- but without legal representation, they don't have a fighting chance.
For pro bono attorneys, bond hearings can be an...
Legal Intake Reviewer
Legal Intake Reviewer
We need your help to preserve and protect the civil liberties and civil rights guaranteed by the US Constitution.
Attorneys can apply to work as legal intake reviewers, after satisfactorily...
Addressing potential contributions from former staff
Most of our staff are door-to-door organizers. Some of them never cash their paychecks. We are wondering if it's OK for our employees or former employees to donate their paychecks to TCE
Sharing Workplace Sexual Harassment Policy Best Practices
Help the Purple Campaign draft blog posts and other educational content sharing best practices we've received from companies, industry leaders, and lawmakers on how best to comply with Title VII and address sexual...
Detained Families Need Immediate Help: Dilley...
In recent weeks, over 700 immigrant children, including more than 100 under 4 years old, have been separated from their parents at the border in a reprehensible attempt to criminally...
Serve Detained Immigrants: Remote...
Detained immigrants should have a fair opportunity to challenge their ongoing detention at a bond hearing. But without legal representation, they don't have a fighting chance. That's...
Bond Hearings: Pro Bono Representation for...
Immigrants who are being held in detention need your help. Many are eligible for release on bond -- but without legal representation, they don't have a fighting chance.
For pro...
Legal Intake Reviewer
Legal Intake Reviewer
We need your help to preserve and protect the civil liberties and civil rights guaranteed by the US Constitution.
Attorneys can apply to work as legal...
Addressing potential contributions from...
Most of our staff are door-to-door organizers. Some of them never cash their paychecks. We are wondering if it's OK for our employees or former employees to donate their paychecks to...
Sharing Workplace Sexual Harassment Policy...
Help the Purple Campaign draft blog posts and other educational content sharing best practices we've received from companies, industry leaders, and lawmakers on how best to comply with...
Because it will make you feel better than sitting on your couch getting angry at Twitter.
Because the causes you believe in need your help.
Because your law degree is a superpower and you can use it to fight injustice.
Because Yoda taught you to use the force for good.
Because your 22-year old self dreamed of doing more than document review.
Because in the time it takes to watch a movie, you could help advance progressive causes.
Because thoughts and prayers are not enough.
Because you'll get experience you won't get otherwise.
Because it's good for your resume—and your conscience.
Because when you see something terrible on the news, you have the power to make things better.
Because threats to our democratic ideals are increasing, and you can help.
"We The Action is a fantastic resource for expanding the reach of our volunteer projects. I was impressed with how easy it was to register as an organization and post projects on WTA's website. Through WTA's promotion, we've already received multiple volunteers who are enthusiastic about our work and a valuable addition to our team."
— Ashley Erickson, American Constitution Society Associate Director of Network Advancement
"We the Action has helped me reconnect with my passion for fighting to protect consumers from those who would take advantage of them."
— Yevgeny Shrago, Attorney, Atlanta
"As we fight for thousands of veterans who have been victims of consumer fraud by for-profit colleges, the volunteers we've connected with through We the Action have proven invaluable. Through their work analyzing trends and patterns, we've been able to build the strongest case possible against these institutions that have engaged in deceptive practices."
— Carrie Wofford, President of Veterans Education Success
"I was a part of the Obama and Clinton Victory Counsel programs in previous cycles and wanted to continue to make a real impact after 2016. We the Action was a simple but immediate way I could jump in and help on a project based on my time and interest level. I was quickly matched with a group in my home state that was doing important work that made a difference on state races I cared about."
— Lindsay Lawrence Videnieks, Washington, DC
"As a startup, we have a million and one things on our to-do list, and we don't always have the resources to get them all done. When I found We The Action, it felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. We were connected with smart, experienced, engaged lawyers to help us work through our specific legal issues. Genius!"
— Rita Bosworth, Executive Director, The Sister District Project
“We The Action recently connected our organization to an attorney with experience working on voting rights in the state where we needed support – it was the perfect match to get the job done."
— Hannah Fried, Co-Founder, Access Democracy
"We The Action is a great way to dive into brief research projects and pro bono work on interesting issues from all across the country. I was thrilled to find Access Democracy's call for an attorney to take on a voting rights project in a state I had election experience in. Even though I am a practicing immigration attorney, through We The Action I can continue to assist organizations with important national voting rights work from my hometown and gain more experience in an area of law I am interested in learning more about."
— Lauren, Attorney, Buffalo, NY
"Three WTA lawyers volunteered for our project. Their experience, interests, and personalities were a great fit with our organization. We've enjoyed working with them and have been impressed by their dedication. With their support we are now pursuing a vital project to increase policy support for transgender New Yorkers, one of the most vulnerable communities in our state."
— Brian Esser, Equality New York Board Member
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