In 2025, Lawyers Defending American Democracy (LDAD) responded to intensified challenges to due process, separation of powers, and judicial independence with a mix of accountability and action. The organization filed ethics complaints, submitted amicus briefs in major democracy-related cases, issued open letters and statements, and expanded organizing efforts—including Meeting the Moment, a national call for lawyers to lead public-facing civic engagement. The report also outlines LDAD’s priorities for 2026: scaling state-based networks, supporting the judiciary and independent media, and continuing to mobilize lawyers across the political spectrum.