Happy May Day from the CLDC!

Happy May Day from the CLDC!

On this historic day of International Solidarity with the Worker, we honor the long struggle against capitalism for human dignity. Please enjoy this video by CLDC intern Dylan Stirewalt of worldwide May Day protests and actions, and remember to visit our Know Your...
History of May Day!

History of May Day!

“War to the palace, peace to the cottage, and death to luxurious idleness! The wage system is the only cause of the world’s misery. It is supported by the rich classes, and to destroy it they must be either made to work or die. One pound of dynamite is better than a...
Chilling of Protestor Freedom in Iowa

Chilling of Protestor Freedom in Iowa

By Cameron Sheridan, CLDC Law Clerk SF 2235, An Act Relating to Criminal Acts Committed On or Against Critical Infrastructure and Providing Penalties: A chilling of protestor freedom in Iowa. This bill has passed both houses of the Iowa Legislature and is pending...
Victory for Valve Turner!

Victory for Valve Turner!

On Monday night I laid awake all night long in an uncomfortable hotel bed waiting for my alarm to go off at 6am.  I was obsessively ruminating on the sentencing presentation I would give to the Chouteau County District Court in Fort Benton, MT on Tuesday morning on...
Leonard Higgins Walks Free!

Leonard Higgins Walks Free!

March 20, 2018– Statement of Lauren Regan, Civil Liberties Defense Center Attorney for Higgins. On behalf of our client Leonard Higgins, we want to begin by thanking your honor, court staff, and the district attorney for their time and professionalism with...

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