GET ACTIVE - Organizations Fighting the Trump Administration

I posted a general list in General Discussion, but I went back to Google to find out about OUR organizations. Google delivered. The major black organizations such as the NAACP and NUL ... and some I'd never heard of. Take a look. I've also included the organizations dealing with other aspects of the Trump Administration's attacks such as immigration, the environment, education, women's issues and LGBTQ issues. Get active, donate, educate, take a stand.

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There are numerous non-profit organizations actively opposing the Trump administration's policies and agenda. These organizations address a wide range of issues, utilizing various strategies, including litigation, advocacy, and public education.

Here are some examples of such organizations:

NAACP https://naacp.org/ :
o The NAACP is actively involved in legal challenges against the Trump administration's policies, including a recent lawsuit to prevent cuts to federal funding for schools maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
o They have publicly condemned the Trump administration's actions as a "disaster for democracy" and detrimental to civil rights, and did not invite Donald Trump to their 116th National Convention.
o They have also strongly criticized Trump's executive order attempting to "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History", considering it an effort to "whitewash American history" and erase the experiences of marginalized communities.
o The NAACP has stated that the administration's actions demonstrate a concerning trend of undermining Black institutions and hindering the struggle for racial justice.

National Urban League: https://nul.org/
o The National Urban League has declared a "state of emergency" for Black Americans under the Trump administration, citing policies that threaten antidiscrimination policies, personal freedoms, and Black economic advancement.
o They have accused the federal government of undermining the foundations of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and attempting to sacrifice founding principles.
o The National Urban League has also engaged in legal action, challenging executive orders that significantly altered federal policies on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs.

NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF):
o The LDF has actively challenged the Trump administration's policies in court, including the executive order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping which sought to prohibit certain workplace diversity trainings.
o They argue that these policies violate fundamental rights like free speech, equal protection, and due process under the U.S. Constitution.
o LDF has asserted that the Trump administration is attempting to dismantle civil rights and create incentives to exclude Black Americans.
• Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF): https://www.cbcfinc.org/
o The CBCF is closely monitoring executive orders and presidential actions of the Trump administration, believing they have profound implications for Black Americans.
o They maintain an "Executive Order Tracker" to provide detailed information on the legal status and impact of these directives, highlighting responses from CBC members.

Black Lives Matter DC: https://www.dcblm.org/ Black Lives Matter DC, in collaboration with organizations like the ACLU, has sued the Trump administration and federal law enforcement over the forceful removal of protesters from Lafayette Square Park in June 2020, accusing officers of violating constitutional rights.

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) https://www.splcenter.org/ has consistently engaged in legal and advocacy efforts in response to policies and actions of the Trump administration, particularly those they believe impact civil rights and liberties.
o Immigration: The SPLC has challenged policies impacting asylum seekers and immigrants, including policies forcing asylum seekers to return to Mexico and the separation of families at the border. They also sued the administration over its discriminatory cash bail system for immigrants according to the American Civil Liberties Union.
o Civil Rights Rollbacks: The SPLC has criticized and actively challenged actions such as the rescission of an executive order safeguarding against workplace discrimination and the dismantling of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) efforts within the federal government.
o Hate and Extremism: The SPLC has documented the rise of hate groups and extremist activity during the Trump presidency and warned against the mainstreaming of far-right politics and its impact on civil and human rights. They have also engaged in lawsuits against leaders of the alt-right for inciting harassment.
o Social Safety Net and Education: The SPLC has also challenged policy decisions impacting vital programs like Job Corps and has documented the negative effects of the administration's policies on marginalized communities and educational institutions. They recently published a report examining cuts to the social safety net and their impact on communities in the Deep South.

Black Progressive Action Coalition (BPAC): https://www.blackprogressiveaction.org/ This independent coalition focuses on empowering Black communities through civic engagement, community mobilization, and campaigns that aim to translate issues into policies that improve people's lives.

Black Organizing for Leadership and Dignity (BOLD): boldorganizing.org/ This national leadership training program equips Black leaders with the skills necessary to lead movements for social justice.

Black Youth Project (BYP100) https://www.byp100.org/ : This organization of Black youth activists strives for justice and freedom for all Black people through leadership development, direct action organizing, advocacy, and political education, using a Black queer feminist lens.

Black Futures Lab: https://blackfutureslab.org/ This organization works with Black individuals to transform communities by building Black political power and altering how power operates in cities and states.

Male Voter Project https://blackmalevoterproject.org/ and the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation https://www.ncbcp.org/ (with Black Youth Vote and Black Women’s Roundtable) are working to increase Black participation in the political process, particularly focusing on Black men as "super voters".

NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF) https://www.naacpldf.org/ As the nation's first civil rights law organization, LDF has filed multiple lawsuits challenging the Trump administration on issues like anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, as well as efforts to suppress voter turnout.

Lambda Legal: https://lambdalegal.org/ This organization fights for the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals and has sued the Trump administration over executive orders affecting LGBTQ+ communities, particularly transgender people, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Human Rights Campaign (HRC): https://www.hrc.org/ As the largest national LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, HRC works to achieve LGBTQ+ equality and ensure basic rights for all. They advocate for federal legislation, support pro-equality candidates, and educate the public on LGBTQ+ issues.

Democracy Forward https://democracyforward.org/ This national legal organization uses litigation, policy, and public education to challenge actions by the Trump administration that they believe undermine democratic principles and social progress. They are also involved in the "Democracy 2025" initiative, a large coalition focused on responding to potential threats to democracy.

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): https://www.aclu.org/ The ACLU actively works to defend the rights of all people nationwide. They are involved in numerous legal challenges and advocacy efforts concerning issues such as immigration, transgender justice, reproductive freedom, and voting rights.

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC): https://www.nrdc.org/ Environmental groups like the NRDC are challenging the Trump administration's rollbacks of environmental regulations. The NRDC, for example, has sued the administration over exemptions granted to coal-fired power plants from updated air pollution limits.

Americans for Immigrant Justice: https://aijustice.org/ This organization focuses on immigrant rights and is involved in legal battles against policies like the termination of federal safety and justice grants.

National Women's Law Center (NWLC) https://nwlc.org/ Sued the Trump administration to challenge anti-DEI executive orders.

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law: https://www.lawyerscommittee.org/ Representing plaintiffs in lawsuits challenging anti-DEI policies.

Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights: https://civilrights.org/ A coalition mobilizing public support for DEI initiatives.

Coalition for Human Needs: https://www.chn.org/ Mobilizing public support through advocacy campaigns and related initiatives.

International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP): https://refugeerights.org/ Challenged executive orders banning entry of nationals from certain Muslim-majority countries.

GLAD (GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders) https://www.gladlaw.org/ : Has filed lawsuits challenging executive orders related to the rights of transgender people, including issues of incarceration and passport issuance.

League of Conservation Voters, https://www.lcv.org/ Earth Justice https://earthjustice.org/ Sierra Club https://www.sierraclub.org/,: These are just a few of the many environmental groups that have actively opposed Trump administration policies, including those that roll back environmental protections.

Inside Climate News: https://insideclimatenews.org/ Reports on how Trump administration policies may impact environmental nonprofits, according to Inside Climate News.

National Education Association, https://www.nea.org/ Challenged executive orders seeking to dismantle the Department of Education.

American Council on Education: www.acenet.edu Analyzes the impact of Trump's executive orders on higher education and minority-serving institutions.

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility - PEER: https://peer.org/ Challenged efforts to make it easier to fire federal employees.

American Association of University Professors: https://www.aaup.org/ Filed a lawsuit against Trump's DEI orders in higher education, arguing they violate the First and Fifth Amendments.

National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education: https://www.nadohe.org/ A plaintiff in the lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's DEI orders targeting higher education.

National Partnership for Women & Families: https://nationalpartnership.org/ This organization focuses on issues like economic security, health justice, and ending violence against women, areas they believe have been threatened by Trump administration policies.

National Organization for Women (NOW): https://now.org/ NOW is actively fighting against policies they say undermine women's healthcare, economic security, and safety, including the administration's stance on reproductive rights.

Planned Parenthood Action Fund: https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/ This organization is a strong advocate for reproductive rights and access to healthcare, fiercely opposing efforts by the Trump administration to limit access to birth control and abortion services.

National Women's Law Center Action Fund: https://nwlcactionfund.org/ Along with other groups, this organization has vowed to hold Trump accountable for actions they believe undermine reproductive freedom.

Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/ This organization focuses on litigation and advocacy to protect and advance reproductive freedom, including challenging policies that restrict abortion access and other reproductive healthcare services.

National Education Association (NEA): https://www.nea.org/ The largest professional employee organization in the US, representing millions of educators. Filed a lawsuit with the ACLU challenging the Trump administration's "Dear Colleague" letter regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, arguing it restricts speech and limits academic freedom.

American Federation of Teachers (AFT): https://www.aft.org/ Joined lawsuits against the Education Department, including for violating the Privacy Act by improperly disclosing sensitive records to staff under the leadership of Elon Musk.

Education Law Center (ELC): https://edlawcenter.org/ Focuses on ensuring justice and equity for public school students. Working in coalition with the NAACP, NEA, and others to combat the dismantling of the Department of Education and its detrimental effects on students, particularly those from low-income families, English learners, and students with disabilities.