By now many of you have likely received our end of year appeal in your mailboxes. We wanted to make a digital connection as well.
We work every day to defend the defenders through no-cost legal representation, movement-aligned legal education, and through […]
Media Notice:
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 16, 2022
Contact: Lauren Regan, Senior Attorney and Director
(541) 687-9180, lregan@cldc.org
The CLDC Development Director (DD) is an experienced nonprofit professional working directly with the Executive Director (ED) and Operations Director. The DD provides leadership, supervision, and direction for CLDC’s Development and communications staff. The DD drives the programs and activities that form […]
Since the George Floyd Uprisings that began in May 2020, the tactic of “de-arresting” (attempting to return arrestee(s) from police custody) has received increased attention in the media and scrutiny from the eyes of law enforcement across the […]
Written by Sarah Alvarez, Rebecca Chapman, and Lauren Regan
In recent years, climate activists charged with crimes for trying to avert our impending global death via climate change have increasingly turned to the […]
Anyone present during the Black Unity-led protest in Springfield’s Thurston Hills neighborhood on the night of July 29, 2020, will likely remember it forever. The protest was focused on supporting a local Black resident and […]
CLDC has a commitment to developing strong mentor relationships with students and aspiring movement attorneys through our intern and law clerk programs. Our interns and clerks receive a very hands-on experience in activist legal and communications support, working under the supervision […]
ANISHINAABE WATER PROTECTORS’ CASES DISMISSED ON INDIGENOUS SOVEREIGNTY GROUNDS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 6, 2022
Contact:
Claire Glenn, Attorney-Fellow for the Line 3 Legal Defense Project
(541) 687-9180 or info@cldc.org
Three Indigenous Water Protectors have had their criminal […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2022
Contact:
Sarah Alvarez, Staff Attorney
(541) 687-9180 or info@cldc.org
Jury Unable to Convict Stop the Sweeps Advocate for Asking Cops to Adhere to the Law: Judge declares mistrial after jury unable to come to a unanimous verdict
Eugene, Oregon—Nicholas Hollows, a Eugene resident […]
With CLDC’s Founder and Executive Director, Lauren Regan, celebrating her 25th year of lawyering this year, we have much to reflect on, be grateful for, and share with our community.
You can learn more about our 2021 victories and progress on these […]
