Updated: Extinction Rebellion Portland Activists’ Protest Charges Dismissed in Major Victory for Climate Necessity Defense
Update: March 12, 2020 Today the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office officially dismissed charges of Tresspassing in the First Degree for all five XR Portland activists. CLDC and its attorneys welcome this victory for the climate justice movement and look...
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...
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