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The Supreme Court Is Rewriting Historic Rules of American Democracy

by Communications | May 18, 2026 | Blog

The Supreme Court Is Rewriting Historic Rules of American Democracy The most dangerous threats to civil liberties are often the least visible. They arrive dressed as legal reasoning. They speak in the language of standards and tests. They present themselves as...

Attacks on Privacy: A Tragedy in 3 Acts and Why it Matters to Activists

by Communications | May 4, 2026 | Blog

Attacks on Privacy: A Tragedy in 3 Acts and Why it Matters to Activists On April 29, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a three-year reauthorization of FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) Section 702, by a vote of 235 to 191, advancing the...

🌎 Return our Roots and Reflection on CLDC’s Work

by Communications | Apr 20, 2026 | Blog, Cases

🌎 Return our Roots and Reflection on CLDC’s Work Caption: In 2005, Lauren is dealing with cops at the Biscuit timber sale protests in Josephine County, Oregon. As another Earth Day approaches, the planet, the climate, and all of our communities are...

PRESS RELEASE: Civil Liberties Defense Center Files Motion to Quash Reddit Grand Jury Subpoena in Washington D.C.

by Communications | Apr 17, 2026 | Cases, Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: media@cldc.org Civil Liberties Defense Center Files Motion to Quash Reddit Grand Jury Subpoena in Washington D.C. Washington, D.C. – Today, Civil Liberties Defense Center (CLDC) filed a motion to quash a grand jury...

PRESS RELEASE: DHS Withdraws Summons in Resounding Win for First Amendment Rights

by Communications | Mar 30, 2026 | Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2026 Contact: media@cldc.org Department of Homeland Security Withdraws Summons in Resounding Win for First Amendment Rights San Francisco, CA – Today, Civil Liberties Defense Center (CLDC) dismissed a federal case that asked the court...

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The Supreme Court Is Rewriting Historic Rules of American Democracy

Attacks on Privacy: A Tragedy in 3 Acts and Why it Matters to Activists

🌎 Return our Roots and Reflection on CLDC’s Work

PRESS RELEASE: Civil Liberties Defense Center Files Motion to Quash Reddit Grand Jury Subpoena in Washington D.C.

PRESS RELEASE: DHS Withdraws Summons in Resounding Win for First Amendment Rights

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