"What Can I Do?"

That is the number 1 question I get asked. And at this time in our democracy -- or what remains of it when public servants put their loyalty to a person above their oaths of office— I am grateful that people are asking that question. Stay alert and strong. Resources: Legal and Policy Resources 1. Just Security – A legal and policy forum affiliated with NYU that provides in-depth analysis on national security, law, and justice. Includes a litigation tracker for ongoing lawsuits post-January 20th. Just Security: https://www.justsecurity.org/ Just Security Litigation Tracker: https://www.justsecurity.org/107087/tracker-litigation-legal-challenges-trump-administration/ 2. ICAP (Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection) – Based at Georgetown Law, this organization litigates to defend constitutional rights. ICAP at Georgetown Law: https://www.law.georgetown.edu/icap/ 3. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) – Engages in litigation and advocacy for civil liberties and democratic rights. ACLU: https://www.aclu.org/ Political Engagement & Activism 4. Find Your Representatives – If you want to contact your representatives to voice your concerns, use this tool to find their contact information. USA.gov - Elected Officials: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials House.gov - Find Your Representatives: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative 5. Support Democracy & Elections – Organizations working to protect voting rights and democratic institutions: • Democracy Forward: https://democracyforward.org/ • Fair Fight Action: https://fairfight.com/ Ways to Get Involved 6. Donate to Advocacy Groups – Many of the lawsuits challenging governmental overreach are filed by advocacy groups. Check their websites for donation and volunteer opportunities. 7. Call and Email Your Representatives – Politicians pay attention to constituent outreach. Phone calls, emails, and letters can help influence policy decisions. 8. Stay Engaged with Independent Legal Analysis – Platforms like Just Security, Mary McCord’s Main Justice Podcast, and other legal forums help break down ongoing legal cases and policy issues. FIND ME ON: Substack – https://weissmann.substack.com Bluesky – https://bsky.app/profile/weissmann11.bsky.social Instagram & Threads – https://www.instagram.com/weissmann11 #DOJ #LegalAnalyst #Law #Justice