Thank you for contacting the Protect the Protest task force. Please read the following background information before you submit your request for support. All of the information that you provide in this form will be kept confidential and will only be shared with your approval.
In 2018, we created the Protect the Protest task force to defend those working in the public interest – citizen activists, community organizers, civil society organizations, and journalists, among others. If you have been sued or threatened because you voiced your opinion or published your research on an issue of public concern, then you might be facing a SLAPP. SLAPPs are an abuse of the legal system: they are used by powerful entities who want to silence your constitutionally protected free speech rights by dragging you through expensive, intimidating, and time-consuming litigation.
We are here to help. Here are the ways we can provide you with support:
- If you want to learn more about SLAPPs – Please read An Activist’s Guide: Reducing Exposure to SLAPP Lawsuits and other resources available on our website.
- If you want to share your SLAPP story with us – Please contact us at info@protecttheprotest.org and we will set up a time to interview you.
- If you need direct support – Please contact us using one of the options below.
Protect the Protest is a completely not-for-profit initiative. There is no cost for requesting these services. Please note that if you request referrals to a lawyer, the referrals that we provide are free, but you will need to discuss cost arrangements with the lawyer that you choose to hire. We make every attempt to help you find a lawyer who can provide pro bono or low-cost legal support. In some cases, we might be able to provide funding to support the early stages of your lawsuit.We cannot guarantee support for everyone who makes a request, but we will review every application carefully and respond to all submissions. All of the information that you provide in this form will be kept confidential and will only be shared with your approval.
We cannot guarantee support for everyone who makes a request, but we will review every application carefully and respond to all submissions.
What kind of help are you requesting?
Please select one of the options below. In the event more than one option applies, please select the support option that meets your most serious need. You will have the opportunity to share additional needs at the end of your request form.