Dear MLTF members, I am writing to let you all know about a recent change in our MLTF officers. After serving for a little...
Advocacy & News
Current events and activism worth paying attention to.
In memory: Karen Detamore
We are sad to announce that MLTF Secretary and Steering Committee Member, Karen Detamore passed away yesterday. In honor of...
MLTF Chair participates in Russia Today TV program debate regarding US Army whistleblower Bradley Manning
The Russia Today network hosted a debate on US Army whistleblower Bradley Manning. They invited MLTF Chair James M. Branum, of...
Army Times article notes troops’ presence in Occupy movement, cites MLTF
An article was published in the November 18, 2011 issue of Army Times, Navy Times, et. al. (Gannett-owned publications that...
Bay Area workshop on servicemembers’ rights to protest, Nov. 15
SAN FRANCISCO – On November 15, a workshop will be held on servicemembers’ right to protest and related issues. Sponsored by Bay Area Military Law Panel of the National Lawyers Guild, Iraq Veterans Against the War, Veterans for Peace, the GI Rights Hotline – SF, Courage to Resist, and Swords to Plowshares. Panelists will include Steve Collier, Teresa Panepinto, Rai Sue Sussman, and Jane Kaplan will serve as moderator.
Legal support for servicemembers, reservists and veterans participating in Occupy Wall Street actions
Download this brochure to read, print, distribute (PDF). The National Lawyers Guild has endorsed the Occupy Wall Street...
NLG endorses Occupy Wall Street movement, calls for members to join
EMERGENCY RESOLUTION BY THE NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD ENDORSING THE OCCUPY WALL STREET MOVEMENT IN NEW YORK CITY AND OVER 1500...
The Military Law Task Force Celebrates September 20 and the Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
This is tremendous victory for all who believe in Equality and Justice. We congratulate the many lesbian, gay and bisexual...
Lt. Ehren Watada court-martial
LINKS Watada Stay Order (issued 10/5/07) http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/dayart/pdf/Watada_Stay_Order.pdf More legal...
Joint Statement of Opposition to the Presence of Military Recruiters at OCU Law
The following is a statement issued by NLG Law Student Chapter at the Oklahoma City University of Law in Oklahoma, City, OK in...
San Francisco draft resolution on recruitment
Draft Resolution for San Francisco Board of Education Cut Ties with the Military WHEREAS, the United States military is...
Arcata California voter initiative on recruitment
Arcata Youth Protection Ordinance - Voter Initiative on November 2008 Ballot PRESS RELEASE: “Arcata Youth Protection...
Sacramento Board of Supervisors resolution on Iraq troops
RESOLUTION OF THE SACRAMENTO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUPPORTING PHASED WITHDRAWAL OF U.S. FORCES IN IRAQ ROGER DICKINSON AGENDA...
‘Survival Guide’ helps servicemembers and vets gain benefits and services
The National Veterans Legal Services Program has published a 605-page guide (PDF) that is an in depth survey of the problems...
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Military Law Memos
Important developments in military law.
On Watch
Our legal journal providing “critical perspectives on military law” since 1977.
Military Law Practice & Training
Information and resources for attorneys and law students.
Analysis & Opinion
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GI Rights & Counseling
Self help for servicemembers, training for lawyers and lay counselors.
Advocacy & News
Current events and activism worth paying attention to.
Resources
Fact sheets, manuals, flyers, and more, produced by the MLTF.
Challenging Military Sexual Violence
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