About The Firewall Network

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Who We Are

We're a national network of professionals resisting authoritarian overreach: lawyers, doctors, educators, social workers, organizers, and more.

The Firewall Network was founded by an immigration attorney with 25+ years of experience and is led entirely by volunteers.

What We Do

We build tools to protect professionals on the front lines.

Our Resistance Cards are pocket guide reminders to defend your rights.

We also host weekly meetings, develop training materials, and coordinate cross-sector support.

Where We're Located

We are based across the U.S. (in 47 States and counting).

When We Meet

We meet every Monday at 7:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. CT / 5:00 p.m. MT / 4:00 p.m. PT

New members can join via the Substack Newsletter (there is no paywall). The Zoom link to our Monday meetings are in each article.

How We Operate

The Firewall is a volunteer-run network.

We don't accept government money.

All tools are free.

Why We Exist

Authoritarianism doesn't arrive overnight.

It creeps in through policy, silence, fear, and pressure.

We're here to slow it down, stop it, and protect each other from it.

We believe it's not just okay to speak up - it's necessary.

What Does "The Firewall" Mean?

A firewall is a barrier. In tech, it protects systems. In wildfires, it keeps flames from spreading.

For us, The Firewall Network is made of people.

We are doctors, teachers, lawyers, public servants, tech workers, and organizers working together to slow, stop, and resist authoritarian overreach in our fields.

We do this though nonviolent civic action:

• Refusing unlawful or unethical orders.

• Protecting communities from harm.

• Connecting people to tools, support, and each other.

This is also called civil resistance or nonviolent resistance - the peaceful defense of rights, dignity, and democracy.

We don't support violence or vandalism. We don't act alone. We act in community.

Call for Hub Leads

We're actively seeking professionals to help build these Firewall Hubs:

• Legal

• Healthcare

• Education

• Nonprofit/Social Work

• Tech

• Faith

• Public Service

• Journalism

• Media

If you work in any of these sectors and want to help, RSVP to attend a Monday meeting.

Disclaimer

This website and its materials are for educational or informational purposes only. They do not constitute legal advice, medical advice, or professional guidance of any kind, and do not create an attorney-client or provider-client relationship.

Always consult a qualified and licensed professional (locally to you and not through Firewall forms, Resistance Cards, or the Incident Report) for help with your specific situation. The Firewall does not provide legal representation, and submissions made through our forms or Incident Reports do not constitute a substitute for legal consultation.

The Firewall is a volunteer-run project. While we strive to keep our information accurate and current, laws and policies are constantly evolving. Content on this website may change at any time.

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