CLDC Stands with Ruby Montoya
Update (10/4/2019): Our client, Ruby Montoya, was ordered released from custody by the US District Court in Arizona today. There is still a long road ahead but we are thankful that she is [...]
Preparing to Strike—for the Climate and for Our Futures!
https://www.facebook.com/350.org/videos/427395381195077/ As the weeklong Youth Climate Strike, this September 20-27, 2019, is catching the attention of media outlets around the world, we know that the climate justice movement needs all of us—in [...]
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 [...]
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 joining a free webinar with [...]
Valve Turners Continue the Court Battles Over the Necessity Defense
The CLDC’s work on behalf of the Valve Turners continues this summer. On April 8, 2019, the Washington Court of Appeals [...]
From the Desk of the Executive Director
Greetings! Our digital security coordinator and I recently returned from a week of travel in Montana, where we provided trainings and [...]
June 11: Supporting Political Prisoners
Image above: Political prisoner Marius Mason Every year for the past 15 years, we focus our attention and solidarity on long-term [...]
We Support Community Defense
The Civil Liberties Defense Center is representing an antifascist who was charged with disorderly conduct in the second degree in Springfield [...]
The CLDC is on the Road Again!
During the first week of June, Lauren Regan, the CLDC’s Executive Director & Senior Attorney, will be headed to so-called Idaho [...]
We’re Growing!
After 15 years of hard work, the CLDC is being recognized as a national leader for activist defense and legal support. [...]