ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (NYC CHAPTER)

The New York City Environmental Justice Committee provides assistance to impoverished communities, communities of color, and other vulnerable New Yorkers who are disproportionately exposed to the impacts of environmental hazards. Continue reading “ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (NYC CHAPTER)”

ANIMAL RIGHTS

The Animal Rights Committee works to end oppression and exploitation of non-human animals. The committee engages Guild members to advocate for changes in the law to recognize the rights of non-human animals, and to provide legal support and resources to animal rights activists. Continue reading “ANIMAL RIGHTS”

MASS INCARCERATION

The mission of the Mass Incarceration Committee (MIC) is to challenge the prison industrial complex in all its forms; advocate for prison abolition and alternatives to incarceration; and protect the rights of people in prison. Continue reading “MASS INCARCERATION”

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

The Labor & Employment Committee (L&EC) provides professional development programs, movement support work, and mentoring to progressive NYC labor employment lawyers, law students, and legal workers. Continue reading “LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT”

IMMIGRATION

The Immigration Committee seeks to support the rights of immigrants throughout New York City and beyond, improve the laws affecting immigrants and inform the public about immigrants’ rights. Continue reading “IMMIGRATION”