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Justice In Action

by | अप्रैल 24, 2014 | Blog

“Justice in Action” and “Dissent & Democracy” are the Civil Liberties Defense Center’s programs serving as our two-pronged approach towards achieving the goals set forth by our mission. By utilizing education, and when necessary, the...

Trainings and Workshops

by | अप्रैल 24, 2014 | Blog

We strive to educate the public, and particularly communities of color or other higher risk and vulnerable communities, by conducting “know your rights (KYR)” trainings throughout the country. Each workshop is tailored to the needs of the particular group...

SLAPP Suits

by | अप्रैल 24, 2014 | Blog

Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation, also known as SLAPP suits, ordinarily arise out of defamation lawsuits. Defamation is a common law tort whereby one citizen can sue another citizen for damage to...

RICO

by | अप्रैल 24, 2014 | Blog

Introduction In 1970, Congress enacted the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), 18 U.S.C. § 1961, ostensibly to curtail the criminal activities of the mafia. In the forty years since RICO was enacted, the application of the law has extended far...

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