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Resources

Our legal guides, explainers, and toolkits help civic leaders, officials, and communities understand and apply the law in moments that matter most.

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Guidance

“Sanctuary Cities” and the Federal Crime of “Harboring”

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Guidance

Protecting and Preserving the Public Meeting Space: Relevant Constitutional Principles

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Guidance

Countering Bigotry and Extremism in the Ranks: A First Amendment Guide for Law Enforcement Agencies

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Law Enforcement Guidance For Policing Public Demonstrations

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“Trucker Convoys” or Other Vehicular Demonstrations: Law Enforcement Guidance on Constitutional Principles

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Guidance for Law Enforcement About First Amendment Rights

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Protecting Public Safety and Free Expression on Campus

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Constitutional Protest Guide: Protests & Public Safety: A Guide for Cities & Citizens

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Guidance for Election Officials to Prevent and Address Voter Intimidation

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Media Coverage and Press Releases

Our work shapes national conversations on constitutional rights and the rule of law.

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In the News

New York Times: A Diocese Tries To Protect Its 29-Foot Jesus From Trump’s Border Wall

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Los Angeles Times: Trump DOJ creates $1.7-billion fund for victims of legal ‘weaponization,’ prompting outrage

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ABC News Covers Supreme Court Argument on the Right to Seek Asylum at the Border

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New York Times Covers Trump Request to Block Asylum Seekers at Border

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Texas Targets Faith-Based Groups Helping Migrants Along U.S.-Mexico Border

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New York Times: Supreme Court’s Denial of Request to Review Same-Sex Marriage Decision

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New York Times Covers Justice Department Reversing Course on Claims Guatemalan Children’s Parents Sought Their Return

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AP News: Federal Judge Seeking Clarity in ICAP’s Challenge of the President’s Executive Order Following the Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling

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NPR News Covers Birthright Citizenship and Supreme Court Ruling

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Making the case

Public Writing and Speaking

Our attorneys share their broad experience through frequent publications and public speaking that make the rule of law accessible.

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Op-Ed

MS NOW: The Embarrassing Lesson of Pam Bondi’s Confirmation Hearing

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Op-Ed

MS NOW: Trump’s Settlement to Michael Flynn Could Set a Dangerous Precedent

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MS NOW: What’s Exposed by the Justice Department’s Reversal on Trump’s Campaign Against Law Firms

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Just Security: What a Proper Investigation of Alex Pretti’s Killing Would Look Like

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Just Security: Emerging Evidence Provides Basis for Opening Investigation of ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good

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MS NOW: Political Violence Doesn’t Always Look Like Jan. 6

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New York Times: How the Supreme Court Paved the Way for Revenge Prosecutions

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Justice Connection: What DOJ Should Do With Trump’s $230M Demand: Nothing

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Just Security: When Deference is No Longer Due

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