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Introducing the James Murphy Hoopes Clerkship Fund

by | जनवरी 15, 2026 | Blog

A Life Dedicated to Liberation James Murphy Hoopes dedicated his life towards wielding his experiences and skills as tools for liberation. A former law clerk, activist, organizer, and filmmaker who passed away on January 18, 2025, Murphy understood what the system...

The Truth About ICE & Qualified Immunity

by | जनवरी 14, 2026 | Blog

Today, the Department of Homeland Security shared a video of non-lawyer Trump lackey Stephen Miller offering an alarmingly incorrect legal conclusion to all ICE agents on X (formerly Twitter). The tweet captioned the following text, a quote from Miller’s statement:...
Cop City Update – Honor the Day of the Forest Defender

Cop City Update – Honor the Day of the Forest Defender

by | जनवरी 8, 2026 | Blog

Honor the Day of the Forest Defender On January 18, we come together to remember Manuel Esteban “Tortuguita” Paez Terán, a dedicated forest defender tragically murdered by police during the “Cop City” protests. Tortuguita’s death continues to the ongoing battle...

Holiday Solidarity

by | दिसम्बर 18, 2025 | Blog

The Civil Liberties Defense Center team extends holiday wishes to those observing Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Solstice, Yule, and other end-of-year celebrations and traditions. These occasions of gathering and reflection hold diverse meanings for different...

Human Rights Day

by | दिसम्बर 10, 2025 | Blog

Human Rights Day marks the anniversary of the 1948 adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone rooted in the global commitment to dignity, equality, and justice for all. Yet, as we acknowledge this legacy, it remains essential to recognize the...

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