FOIA Requests: An Important Tool for Activists
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552) requires agencies of the U.S. government to disclose documents and information to any person who requests such documents or information. The FOIA.gov website [...]
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." – [...]
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 ruled in Ken Ward’s favor and affirmed his right to present a climate necessity [...]
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 support to activists who are fighting the Keystone XL Pipeline, the Megaloads, as well [...]
Associate Activist Defense Attorney
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Associate Activist Defense Attorney, Civil Liberties Defense Center We will accept applications until the position is filled. Who [...]
Washington Court of Appeals Upholds Right to Present Necessity Defense in Climate Case
BREAKING NEWS April 8, 2019 Today the Washington Court of Appeals reversed and remanded the conviction of climate activist Ken Ward [...]
Job Opening: Associate Activist Attorney
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Associate Activist Attorney, Civil Liberties Defense Center We will accept applications until the position is filled. Who we are: [...]
EPD Denies Community Member First Amendment Rights
Wednesday night (2/13), members of the Eugene Police Department arrested Eric Jackson at the Wayne Morse Free Speech Plaza for misdemeanor [...]
Announcing Spring Online Course: Train the Trainer in Know Your Rights for the Undocumented Community (Bilingual)
CLDC is excited to announce our Spring 2019 online course! WHAT: We are offering a Spring 2019 Online Course: Bilingual Train the [...]
“Weed Nazi” Denied Access to Anonymous Antifascist Website
Update January 28th, 2019 “Weed Nazi” voluntarily dismisses lawsuit against anonymous antifascists. Bethany Sherman voluntarily dismissed her frivolous lawsuit against anonymous [...]