Justice Fund

The Justice Fund – A Shield for Open Technology Communities

Mission: Defend contributors, communities, and ethical projects that face legal threats, exploitation, or public harm due to the misuse of open source technologies.

What It Supports:

• Legal aid in license disputes, patent aggression, or harassment

• Investigations into unethical tech deployment (e.g. misuse in surveillance)

• Building legal toolkits and ethical guidance resources

• Strategic litigation for digital justice

Example Case:

A solo developer's open-source library was used in law enforcement facial recognition software targeting activist groups—without their knowledge or consent.

Justice Fund supports:

• A legal team to identify IP misuse

• Outreach campaign raising awareness

• Community consultation on license modifications