In the wake of the 2016 presidential election, more than 125,000 lawyers joined together to protect and strengthen democratic institutions, resist abuse of power and corruption, and defend the rights of individuals and families who suffer in the absence of "good government."

The Lawyers for Good Government Foundation (L4GG Foundation) carries out that mission by creating "early warning systems" for constitutional and civil rights violations (through programs like Election Watch) and by creating and deploying "rapid response" teams when crises arise (such as the recent announcement regarding the termination of DACA).

When the first “Muslim Ban” went into effect, for example, we were able to recruit thousands of attorneys to assist. Hundreds of L4GG members went directly to airports all over the country, working directly with immigrants, immigrants’ families, and other organizations (such as IRAP, AILA, and the ACLU) to provide legal support as needed. In one case, four L4GG lawyers in Oregon worked to help a 4-month-old Iranian baby in need of immediate heart surgery who was being prevented from entering the country. They succeeded and the child was able to get life-saving medical treatment.

As a young organization with limited resources, we rely on our members and volunteers to make our programs possible. Thank you for supporting our efforts and for everything you're doing to stand up for what's right at this critical moment in history.