The Justice Union is a nationwide alliance of lawyers, law students, legal workers, and law-adjacent volunteers united by a singular mission: to defend justice, democracy, human and civil rights, and the rule of law against rising authoritarianism.
We mobilize legal expertise in solidarity with those most harmed by abuses of power — including political targeting, institutionalized inequality, and the erosion of legal norms. Our volunteers work to challenge efforts to undermine the legal system and dismantle protections for dissent and difference. (Please note: Justice Union members do not provide legal advice or otherwise engage in the practice law.*)
Building on previous successful initiatives co-led by the Systemic Justice Project (the Justice Initiative and the COVID-19 Rapid Response + Systems Summer Institute), the Justice Union hopes also to offer learning opportunities and foster a community of law students and lawyers dedicated to resisting authoritarianism and building toward a more just future.
If you are a law student, lawyer, or someone whose work is law-related and interested in getting involved, please complete this survey: https://bit.ly/JUInitialSurvey.
If you are an organizer, lawyer, or legal organization in need of policy- or law-related support,* please email us at justice@law.harvard.edu.
Check out an example of our work, “Basics of Anti-Discrimination Law for Federal Employees,” a guide that summarizes the basics of anti-discrimination rules for federal employees, including information on illegal discrimination and retaliation, filing EEO complaints, MSPB appeals, and available remedies. It’s now available at at Civil Service Strong.
*Disclaimer: Justice Union does not engage in the practice of law. Any information provided by or through the Justice Union is, unless otherwise stated. for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, does not create an attorney-client relationship, is not intended as solicitation, and is not a substitute for consulting a qualified attorney. The Justice Union does not solicit legal business, and individuals should seek private legal counsel for advice specific to their circumstances.
SJP’s and JU’s Relationship with Harvard University and Harvard Law School
The Systemic Justice Project is based at Harvard Law School, where it maintains close ties with prominent scholars and an engaged student body. However, it operates as an independent initiative, distinct from both Harvard Law School and Harvard University. As such, it relies on the support of private donors to sustain its work, with generous contributions playing a critical role in enabling its continued operations. Furthermore, the Systemic Justice Project and its affiliates do not necessarily share the views or positions of Harvard University or Harvard Law School, or vice versa. The Justice Union is one initiative to which the Systemic Justice Project is contributing. It is not affiliated with Harvard University or Harvard Law School.
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