Know Your Rights & Risks

Know Your Rights & Risks Understanding your constitutional rights is essential for protecting yourself and your community when engaging with law enforcement or participating in activism. This information empowers you to make informed decisions and stay safer...

Protest & State Repression

Protest & State Repression Criminal and Civil Litigation CLDC represents activists in both criminal and civil lawsuits — defending them when they are charged with crimes because of their political activities, and suing the government for illegal surveillance,...

Defense of Activists in SLAPPs and other Lawfare

Defense of Activists in SLAPPs and other Lawfare What is a SLAPP Suit? CLDC lawyers have been successful in defending social and climate justice activists and organizations from SLAPPs (strategic lawsuits against public participation), which are designed to chill free...

Justice in Action (Cases)

Justice in Action (Cases) Through our litigation program, Justice in Action, CLDC provides free legal representation or referrals to frontline climate and social justice activists. CLDC’s attorneys are licensed only in the following jurisdictions: U.S. Supreme Court;...

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