Labor unions and progressive groups have launched a new legal aid effort to help federal workers affected by the Trump administration's mass layoffs. Led by the AFL-CIO and We The Action, the initiative—called Rise Up—will train thousands of volunteer lawyers to offer free consultations to workers who were fired or believe their rights were violated. The project comes as Trump and advisor Elon Musk push deep cuts across federal agencies, with thousands already dismissed or pushed to resign. Organizers say individual legal support is essential to challenging the administration’s actions in court.
See "Unions, groups launch pro bono legal network for federal employees", Daniel Wiessner, Reuters, April 16, 2025