United American Patriots (UAP) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2005 that advocates for and funds the legal defense of U.S. military service members who it believes have been wrongfully accused or convicted of war crimes. The organization provides financial support for civilian legal counsel, assists with incarceration-related expenses, and offers transitional support services for veterans following release.
Military justice reform, due process protections for service members, oversight of courts-martial proceedings, veterans’ legal defense rights, and policies related to national defense and constitutional protections
Primarily funded through private donations from individual supporters
Founded by Herbert "Bill" Donahue; led by CEO David "Bull" Gurfein; has supported high-profile cases involving U.S. service members including Clint Lorance and Eddie Gallagher
Non-profit organization
