We The Action
** We The Action Volunteer,
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Good morning, and welcome to our weekly digest of current volunteer legal projects.
You're invited to an exclusive conversation tomorrow with Valerie Jarrett and Tina Tchen — two senior leaders from the Obama White House — for an inside look at the effort to protect the vote in the upcoming midterm elections. ([link removed]) This call is only for lawyers, so feel free to share this email with your professional networks!
We have nearly 140 legal projects that need your help:
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Join Valerie Jarrett & Tina Chen for An Exclusive Conversation about ([link removed]) Voter Protections in the Midterms ([link removed])
We The Action
EXCLUSIVE: Tomorrow, September 21 at 1 PM ET, join Valerie Jarrett, Tina Chen, We The Action, and When We All Vote for an inside look at how lawyers are protecting the vote in the midterm elections. This virtual event is open only to We The Action lawyers. Lawyers may be barred in any state to attend.
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Advise Election Officials on Responding to FOIA Requests ([link removed])
Election Official Legal Defense Network
With the elections less than three weeks away, election officials nationwide are being inundated with open records requests, including many that appear to be coordinated. Lawyers are needed to help these officials respond while adhering to legal requirements. This is a remote opportunity, and lawyers from any state are welcome to volunteer.
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Help Immigrants Complete U.S. Citizenship Applications ([link removed])
Maxwell Street Legal Clinic
Immigrants from around the world need lawyers to help them complete their U.S. citizenship application, the final step before becoming a citizen. Training and mentorship provided. This is a remote opportunity. Though this organization is based in Kentucky, lawyers barred in any state are welcome to volunteer.
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Help Survivors of Repeat Sexual Offenders Navigate Legal Options ([link removed])
Callisto
Lawyers with experience working with survivors of sexual assault are needed to provide advice and counsel to college survivors of repeat offenders. Training provided. This is a remote opportunity, and lawyers from any state are welcome to volunteer.
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Legal Research to Expand Whistleblower Protections ([link removed])
Government Accountability Project
An organization dedicated to expanding legal protections for whistleblowers needs lawyers to research whistleblower laws around the world and produce a memo on their findings. This is a remote opportunity, and lawyers from any state are welcome to volunteer.
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Protect the Election by Serving as a Poll Worker ([link removed])
Power the Polls
With the 2022 elections quickly approaching, there is an urgent need for poll workers to ensure our elections run smoothly. Training & mentorship provided. Sign up for this project to be connected with opportunities in your community. Lawyers barred in any state are welcome to volunteer.
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Did you catch We The Action in Law360 this week? ([link removed]) Read an interview with our new Executive Director Anna Chu about why pro bono work is so critical to the fight for justice, how lawyers can make a difference, and how We The Action is helping bridge the access to justice gap.
We hope you and your loved ones are healthy and safe.
Best,
The We The Action Team
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