Climate Science Legal Defense Fund

Scientists: you have the right to speak up for pro-science candidates in the upcoming midterm elections, and we have resources to help you do so safely. Read about the legal risks scientists face from politically-motivated attacks, & how to defend against them: www.csldf.org/resource/poc...

📢📢 @csldf.org is hiring! If you're an attorney and want to put your passion and expertise to work supporting scientists involved in climate litigation, join us: www.csldf.org/about/work-w...

As isolating as current events may make us feel, none of us are alone in this fight. In the streets, in town halls, and in the courts - the resistance is gathering strength, & we are proud to be part of it. If you can, join us & help support climate scientists: csldf.org/donate

Many U.S. scientists participate in various forms of activism and political engagement, and they all—even those who work for federal agencies or state-funded institutions—are entitled to engage in this as private citizens. Find out how to navigate anti-lobbying laws: www.csldf.org/resource/eng...

“Responding to these requests and their fallout often involves substantial time, money, and resources that could be better spent on vital research,” wrote a @csldf.org attorney in Eos a few years ago. “But there are basic protective measures scientists can take.” eos.org/opinions/how...

📢 Our client, water expert Elin Warn Betanzo, filed a motion for a preliminary injunction in her lawsuit v. the EPA, demanding immediate reinstatement to a federal advisory board and an end to the agency’s “zero tolerance” policy on dissent. michiganadvance.com/2026/10/16/m... @michiganadvance.com

Are you a lawyer? want to address climate change? A job with @csldf.org might be what you are looking for: www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit...

📢📢 @csldf.org is hiring! We're seeking a Climate Litigation Counsel to expand our ability to support scientists involved in climate litigation as they navigage the ever-evolving legal landscape. More info: www.csldf.org/about/work-w...

We are at GSA Connects 2026! Conference attendees can sign up for a free, confidential 1:1 with a @csldf.org attorney. If you have legal questions related to your work, schedule a chat with us: calendly.com/climate-scie...

As the Trump administration continues its extreme (and generally illegal) anti-science actions, @csldf.org will continue to stand alongside researchers. Help us protect and defend them: csldf.org/donate

ICYMI: Science and democracy are on the ballot this November. Together, we can defend both. @csldf.org is here to help mitigate the potential risks of scientific advocacy. www.csldf.org/2026/10/01/s...

📢📢 We will be at GSA Connects 2026 next week (10/11-14) providing free, confidential legal 1:1s to conference attendees. On 10/12, we will also present a discussion on the current legal landscape for scientists, including the rights and legal defenses available to them. More info: csldf.org/events

Scientific expert witness work is one way researchers can help discredit anti-science efforts and safeguard future research. Although there are potential legal risks related to this work, those risks can be mitigated with the help of our Climate Litigation Toolkit: www.csldf.org/resources/cl...

Science and democracy are inextricably linked. This November, we have the opportunity to begin to repair the damage done to both. www.csldf.org/2026/10/01/s...

@csldf.org will be at @geosociety.bsky.social Connects 2026. Join us for: - Free Legal Consultations (10/11 - 14): meet with a CSLDF attorney for a free, confidential 1:1 - "Understanding the Legal Landscape for Scientific Research and Advocacy" (10/12 @ 10:30 MDT) More info: csldf.org/events

Your support powers our work protecting and defending researchers under attack by an unhinged, industry-backed, anti-science administration. In the midst of all the chaos, we remain awed by the many of you who are standing with us in this fight. ❤️ csldf.org/donate

Scientists: If you're feeling overwhelmed, alarmed, angry... we get it. And if you're feeling alone, we are here to support you. Since 2011, @csldf.org has protected & defended scientists, & we are not going anywhere. Visit csldf.org/contact for a free, confidential chat with our attorneys.

An unprecedented culture of fear has taken hold of the climate science community, argues Chris Marchesano, @csldf.org. "The number of scientists who come to us and face reprisals, censorship, or have questions about their fundamental rights continues to grow." ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/228...

Your support powers our work protecting and defending researchers under attack by an unhinged, industry-backed, anti-science administration. In the midst of all the chaos, we remain awed by the many of you who are standing with us in this fight. ❤️ csldf.org/donate

Scientific expert witness work is one important way researchers can help discredit anti-science efforts and safeguard future research. Although there are potential legal risks related to this work, they can be mitigated with the help of our Climate Litigation Toolkit: www.csldf.org/resources/cl...

Industry allies are now coming after scientists behind climate attribution studies, seeking to dig up info to tarnish their reputations and, “in the process, intimidate researchers into silence,” says Chris Marchesano, @csldf.org attorney. pointsourcenews.org/theyre-pulli... @pointsourcenews.org

📢📢 If you're going to GSA Connects 2026 (October 11 - 14) and have legal questions related to your work, we will be offering free, confidential 1:1s to conference attendees! Please email lawyer@csldf.org to schedule an appointment or with any questions. @geosociety.bsky.social

Can't get enough @csldf.org? Want more in-depth updates on the ongoing fight to protect and defend researchers in an age of anti-science attacks and disinformation? Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to learn more about how we're helping scientists fight back. eepurl.com/dfHVgb

Our free resource library covers topics like safeguarding online communications, navigating the First Amendment, handling legal intimidation & political harassment, & much more. If you're a researcher with questions on these or other legal topics related to your work: www.csldf.org/resources

With so much uncertainty in the air, one thing is for sure - we will ALWAYS be here to protect and defend climate scientists against abuse, harassment, and other attempts to silence their work. Help us help them: www.csldf.org/donate

It's been one year since the decision was made to pause a CDC infectious disease data project that provided real-time information on 127 diseases, including *ahem* MEASLES.... silencingscience.org/actions/hhs-...

Scientists: Want to get engaged in politics ahead of the 2026 midterms, but worried about personal or professional repercussions? Check out our pocket guide to safely and effectively participating in political campaigns: www.csldf.org/resource/par...

For 15 years, we have stood alongside researchers facing censorship, harassment, and other attacks on their work. And for 15 years, we have been powered by our incredibly generous supporters. Join us in the fight to protect and defend science: csldf.org/donate

Subscribe to our newsletter for monthly updates on the second Trump administration's ongoing attempts to silence scientists, reverse decades of climate progress, and attack life-saving scientific research - and what we are doing to fight back. eepurl.com/dfHVgb

Scientists: If you're feeling overwhelmed, alarmed, angry... we get it. And if you're feeling alone, we are here to support you. Since 2011, @csldf.org has protected & defended scientists, & we are not going anywhere. Visit csldf.org/contact for a free, confidential chat with one of our attorneys.

Did you know? Our revamped Silencing Science Tracker allows you to filter the *737* entries by type of attack. This new feature allows users to rage out over specific anti-science actions, for example budget and funding cuts to life-saving research. silencingscience.org?_act_exp=bc

We're not surprised that they did this, but we sure are surprised they admitted it: "Federal agencies admitted to using an internal search tool to find keywords related to gender, diversity, vaccine hesitancy, and Covid-19 in grants to UCLA." silencingscience.org/actions/nsf-...

ICYMI: Our August update describes a recent legal win - another example from the growing number of individuals who are fighting back against attacks on science. www.csldf.org/2026/08/21/a...

It seems worth reminding everyone about our 2020 report, How the Abuse of Congressional Oversight Powers Harms Science, which details how members of Congress abuse their authority to attack science & scientists - & how we can resist. www.csldf.org/2020/12/14/n...

We are so grateful for the outpouring of support for our 2026 Summer Match. Your generosity is what allows us to continue defending researchers from legal abuse and harassment at a time when they need us more than ever. Thank you. ❤️ (Missed the match? You can still help! csldf.org/donate)

🎉 August update: Celebrating a win for science, plus a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make our 2026 Summer Match a success! Read more: www.csldf.org/2026/08/21/a...

As summer winds down, so does our 2026 Summer Match campaign. We are heartened and grateful for the massive support for our work defending and protecting researchers against the abuses of this administration. (Missed the match? You can still support our work! csldf.org/donate)

There are TWO big updates to our Silencing Science Tracker entry on the horrendous proposal to politicize federal science, both of which show that neither we the people nor the courts are going to take this without a fight: silencingscience.org/actions/omb-... @sabincenter.bsky.social

While Freedom of Information laws are meant to promote transparency, they are too often misused to harass scientists and inhibit research in climate science, public health, and other fields. If you are a researcher facing invasive FOIA demands, @csldf.org can help: csldf.org/contact

Our free resource library covers topics ranging from safeguarding online communications, to navigating the First Amendment, to how to handle legal intimidation & political harassment, & more: www.csldf.org/resources

When the federal government attacks its own researchers and experts, @csldf.org is here to defend them. Help us continue our 15-year mission of providing free legal support to scientists facing harassment for their critical research: csldf.org/donate

Pop quiz: Which federal agency has the MOST Silencing Science Tracker entries? If you guessed the one led by an anti-vaccine, anti-science nepo baby - you got it! Sort the 700+ entries in the Tracker to see how other agencies rank: silencingscience.org?_act_agency3... @sabincenter.bsky.social

📢📢 @profrrothschild.bsky.social’s work is foundational to holding oil and gas companies accountable for their role in the climate crisis, making her a target for legal harassment by the fossil fuel industry. Congratulations to Rachel & @umich.edu for standing strong - and winning!

Scientists: you have the right to speak up for pro-science candidates in the upcoming midterm elections, and we have resources to help you do so safely. Read about the legal risks scientists face from politically-motivated attacks, & how to defend against them: www.csldf.org/resource/poc...

ICYMI: In July 2025, the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet) program stopped tracking illnesses caused by certain pathogens, including... Cyclospora! 💥💩 Read more in the Silencing Science Tracker, which we run with @sabincenter.bsky.social: silencingscience.org/actions/food...

📢📢 Thanks to our generous, pro-science supporters, we have increased our matching funds for our 2026 Summer Match! Donate now to protect and defend science, and your gift will be doubled up to $52,500! www.csldf.org/donate

We provide free resources for scientists to understand their rights, including: ‍🔬 Free legal advice & representation ⚖️ Legal aid clinics at conferences 📚 Educational workshops & resources Find out more, including how to contact us, at www.csldf.org/legal-servic...

At @csldf.org, we continue to keep hope alive, even after 18 months of relentless and exhausting attacks on science. Part of that hope comes from our growing team - including our new Legal Fellow, Sangita Keshavan, who has hit the ground running: www.csldf.org/2026/08/03/k...

Our 2026 Summer Match continues, as does the need for our free legal services for scientists. Help us stand with researchers caught up in grant cancellations, illegal firings, censorship, and other anti-science attacks: csldf.org/donate

With science under attack in research areas such as... well, ALL of them... advocacy is more important than ever. Check out our library of free legal resources, including a pocket guide on how to engage safely & effectively in political advocacy: www.csldf.org/political-ac...