The scientific community has endured unprecedented attacks over the last 18 months — government scientists fired en masse, research programs halted and defunded, and a deluge of scientific misinformation platformed at the highest levels of government. As the midterm elections near, a flurry of legal challenges are still navigating through the federal and state court systems.
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Past Event | Conference ESA 2026: Understanding the Current Legal Landscape for Scientific Research and Scientific AdvocacyRead More
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Past Event | Conference ESA 2026: Free Legal ConsultationsRead More
Scientists attending ESA2026 can meet with CSLDF attorneys for free, confidential, 30-minute one-on-one legal consultations.
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Past Event | AGU Webinar: Safely Exercising Your Free Speech and First Amendment Rights During Election SeasonRead More
The 2026 midterm elections are fast approaching, and the stakes are higher than ever. AGU's Science Votes the Future webinar series will help attendees feel confident leading up to the election and at the ballot box. CSLDF will provide a primer on safely exercising our First Amendment rights in anticipation of the midterm elections. We will discuss how federal employees and those working with federal funds can responsibly engage in advocacy and activism, and how to do so in a current political climate in which many bedrock rights are under threat.
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