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Since 2003, we have been fighting to preserve the strength and vitality of the Bill of Rights and the U.S. and state constitutions, as well as to protect freedom of expression, particularly against attacks by the current repressive right-wing administration. Even though we are a small grassroots organization, we've been able to challenge governmental attacks at both the state and federal level, and WIN!
"COMPASSION IS NOT TERRORISM"The Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act violates civil liberties protected under the 1st Amendment by deterring, or chilling, protected First Amendment activities such as demonstrations, leafleting, boycotts, and becoming a member of animal rights organizations. Even if AETA does not directly prohibit these activities, its inconsistent, vague, and broad language will scare people away from participating in these activities for fear of being associated with animal enterprise "terrorism."learn more @ www.cldc.org
The USA PATRIOT Act (actually an acronym for Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism) is the largest threat to our civil liberties in modern history. CLDC is a nationally recognized expert on the Act and is frequently requested to speak about its restrictions on our rights and the domestic implications of the U.S.'s "war on terrorism." In the past year, we've given 36 presentations about the USA PATRIOT Act to university audiences, civic groups, conferences, Republican groups, social change and environmental activists, and church groups.
Tasers do not decrease the likelihood that police will use deadly force. In fact, tasers are deadly force, yet are commonly used to ensure compliance. Let's use our tax dollars to properly educate and train police, not to electrocute our citizens.
There are three distinct categories of police interference with a citizen's liberties: Conversation, Detention, and Arrest. It is important to identify your situation and Know Your Rights. The Civil Liberties Center is helping teach people their rights and responsibilities when interacting with authorities. KYR pamphlets can be found at www.cldc.org