15 Years of Defending Science This year, the Climate Science Legal Defense Fund (CSLDF) turns 15. Since 2011, we have…
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Find out how we’re protecting the scientific endeavor and putting our legal expertise to work for scientists.
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News | Monthly Update
15 Years of Defending ScienceLearn More
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Press | News
Trump Takes a ‘Wrecking Ball’ to Independent Scientific Advisory BoardLearn MoreThe firing of all 22 current members of the National Science Board stands out as one of the darkest moments of Trump's second term. “They’ve basically taken a wrecking ball to this [board], and we don’t know exactly how they plan to rebuild it, but if history is any indication, they will want to put in very administration-loyal, probably unqualified people,” said Lauren Kurtz, CSLDF Director.
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Press | Op-ed
Bad Faith Disregard of Benefits and Science in Federal Environmental DeregulationLearn More"If scientific uncertainty was the real reason for disregarding benefits, a good-faith response would be to conduct more research to reduce the uncertainty. Instead, the Trump administration has systematically canceled research programs, closed laboratories, fired scientists, distorted research results, and generally attacked the scientific enterprise."
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News | Monthly Update
Update: In support of truthLearn More
In support of truth One of the [many] challenges facing the scientific community in 2026 is the growing distrust of…
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Past Event | Webinar
Seventh Annual Earth Day Climate Change SymposiumLearn More
The NYS Bar Association presents the 7th Annual Earth Day Climate Change Symposium, where speakers will discuss developments relating to climate change, including recent changes in federal policies.
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News | Monthly Update
Update: We’re still not giving upLearn More
Update: We’re still not giving up Last February, CSLDF’s newsletter was titled “Giving up is not an option.” One year…
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Past Event | Conference
AAG 2026 - Free & Confidential Legal ConsultationsLearn More
Scientists attending AAG26 can meet with CSLDF attorneys for free, 30-minute, one-on-one legal consultations. Join us to discuss issues such as First Amendment matters, employment concerns, strategies for safeguarding online communications from adverse interests, or any other legal questions or concerns.
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News | Monthly Update
Recording the truth is an act of resistanceLearn More
Recording the truth is an act of resistance The orchestrated effort by the federal government to deny horrifying events—ones we…
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Past Event | Conference
AMS 2026: Free Legal Advice for ScientistsLearn More
Scientists attending AMS26 can meet with CSLDF attorneys for free, 30-minute, one-on-one legal consultations. Join us to discuss issues such as First Amendment matters, employment concerns, strategies for safeguarding online communications from adverse interests, or any other legal questions or concerns.
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News | CSLDF Resources
Science Still Under Attack: Announcing the Revamped Silencing Science TrackerLearn More
Since its launch on January 20, 2018, the Silencing Science Tracker has been documenting government efforts to restrict and prevent…
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