CLDC SEEKS TO ASSERT CLIMATE NECESSITY DEFENSE IN RESPONSE TO EXTINCTION REBELLION PORTLAND PROTEST CHARGES
Oregon Jury to Hear Climate “Choice of Evils” Defense for the First Time FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2020 Contact: Lauren Regan (541) 687-9180 Portland, OR — Yesterday CLDC attorneys, joined by co-counsel and Portland attorney Kenneth Kreuscher,...
Valve Turner Ken Ward Wins Climate Necessity Defense in Washington Supreme Court: Case Establishes Washington State Legal Precedent
Today climate activists in the U.S. celebrate a crucial victory. Yesterday the Washington Supreme Court denied the State’s petition for review in environmental activist Ken Ward’s case and set a Washington State precedent recognizing the necessity defense...
The CLDC SLAPPs Corporate Bullies Back
As part of CLDC’s continuous activist defense program, we invite you to learn about Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) and how to best armor you or your organization by requesting access to our free webinar with Lauren Regan, our Executive...
CLDC Files Motion Challenging Constitutionality of Free Speech Plaza Curfew
Above: 2013 Monsanto protest in Wayne Morse Free Speech Plaza “The will of the people is the only legitimate foundation of any government, and to protect its free expression should be our first object.” – Thomas Jefferson (inscribed at Wayne Morse Free...
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