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Civil Liberties Defense Center
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Civil Liberties Defense Center supports movements that seek to dismantle the political and economic structures at the root of social inequality and environmental destruction.

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We stand with Minnesota. 🚫🧊
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Party for Socialism & Liberation on Instagram: "🚨✊🏽BREAKING: A massive crowd has gathered in downtown Minneapolis as part of the historic statewide general strike against ICE terror! This is a miles...
2,202 likes, 34 comments - pslnational on January 23, 2026: "🚨✊🏽BREAKING: A massive crowd has gathered in downtown Minneapolis as part of the historic statewide general strike against ICE terror! Th...
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January 23, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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TICKETS ARE LOW for Our 2026 REBEL REVELRY!
Plus, we have more exciting news to make this event even juicier ~ stay tuned for all the details...coming soon!

To purchase tickets you can visit WOW Hall's website. wowhall.org/event/carsie...
Rebel Revelry benefit concert flyer featuring Carsie Blanton and Devon Sproule, February 27th at 6pm. Sliding scale tickets $20-50, $10 with student ID. QR code for tickets included.
January 22, 2026 at 1:52 AM
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This manual was written by activists who have experienced police infiltrations first hand -- www.notrace.how/resources/es...
Handbook for Exposing an Undercover Cop | No Trace Project
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January 20, 2026 at 4:27 AM
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"The findings...show the clearest link yet between the technological infrastructure Palantir is building for ICE and the agency’s activities on the ground. The tool receives peoples’ addresses from [DHHS] among a range of other sources, according to the material."
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‘ELITE’: The Palantir App ICE Uses to Find Neighborhoods to Raid
Internal ICE material and testimony from an official obtained by 404 Media provides the clearest link yet between the technological infrastructure Palantir is building for ICE and the agency’s activit...
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January 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Here's the truth about ICE & qualified immunity:

Today, DHS shared a video of non-lawyer Trump lackey Stephen Miller offering an alarmingly incorrect legal conclusion to all ICE agents on X.

Read CLDC's analysis of the tweet and QI (from actual lawyers!)
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The Truth About ICE & Qualified Immunity | Civil Liberties Defense Center
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January 15, 2026 at 6:29 AM
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Some might call us overachievers, but we take our cues from YOU! We upped our EOY goal to $100k & you said GO BIGGER - so - until 1/20 we are flying high with our final goal of $150k! (we also have a match up to $15k)

DONATE NOW - it's your last chance to max out your contribution - cldc.org/donate
Fundraising update graphic with silhouetted forest treeline against dawn sky. Header reads 'WE'RE NOT DONE YET!' followed by text explaining CLDC increased their End of Year Fundraiser goal to $100k and is responding to donor encouragement to aim higher. Bottom section shows five black ravens in silhouette, one wearing a small red scarf, with text: 'Like a flock of ravens, we will fiercely protect our own. The more staff we can hire, the better we can protect our flock. Will you answer the call?' CLDC logo (raven with gavel in circular badge) appears in top right corner. Donation URL cldc.org/donate at bottom.
January 9, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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We came together w.TransPonder and Queer Eugene to provide 2 evenings of education & discussions on the current legal landscape that trans youth and their allies are facing.
This two-part training will be hybrid on 2/3 & 2/5 from 5-6 PM PST. REGISTER NOW! bit.ly/DefendYou2026
Event flyer with dark blue background featuring a determined-looking white bunny character in the upper left corner. Large pink text reads 'ARMOR UP! DEFENDING YOUR IDENTITY' at the top. The Civil Liberties Defense Center logo (a raven holding scales) appears in the upper right with 'cldc.org'. Center text shows 'February 3rd, 2026, 5-6PM' in bold navy letters on a pink banner. A gradient pink-to-blue raised fist icon appears on the left side. White and purple text indicates the event is for 'TRANS YOUTH & THEIR ALLIES' in a 'HYBRID: ZOOM & IN PERSON' format. Three illustrated arms raised in solidarity holding trans pride flags appear on the right side. Bottom text notes 'SNACKS!' and registration information 'bit.ly/defendyou2026'. The design uses pink, blue, and purple throughout, reflecting trans pride colors.
January 8, 2026 at 11:58 PM
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January 7, 2026 at 6:04 AM
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🎉 WE DID IT! Thanks to you, we hit our $75K goal! Like ravens calling the flock, you answered - and movements are safer. But we're flying higher: we've extended our goal to $100K - join the flock & help us reach our goal by Jan 20th. 🐦‍⬛✊

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Graphic showing silhouettes of ravens in flight and on the ground against a forest treeline at dusk with cloudy sky. Text reads: 'We've reached our $75,000 end of year fundraiser goal!' followed by 'That's why we're extending our campaign goal to $100,000 by January 20th, 2026.' Below the ravens: 'You've already proven you're part of this flock. Now we're asking you to gather again – one more time.' CLDC logo (raven with key in circular red border) appears in top right corner. Bottom text: 'cldc.org/donate'"
December 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Check us out! ❤️

“The Civil Liberties Defense Center is a non-profit legal defense program that fights fearlessly for activists facing legal attacks...current events demand their support more than ever! Support their critical resistance work at cldc.org/donate.” eugeneweekly.com/2025/12/18/g...3/
Donate | Civil Liberties Defense Center
https://cldc.org/donate.”
December 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Murphy Hoopes, an early collective member of Agency sadly passed away in January. He was also a former law clerk at @cldc03.bsky.social, who have set up a fund in his name to honor his legacy of service to social justice and civil liberties. Please support! givebutter.com/CLDCMurphyCl...
James Murphy Hoopes Clerkship Fund
By Civil Liberties Defense Center
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December 15, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Apply today! cldc.org/jobs
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December 19, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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‼️ ICYMI: cldc.org/cldc-wins-te...
CLDC Wins Temporary Restraining Order & Preliminary Injunction Against Authoritarian Crackdown on Protest | Civil Liberties Defense Center
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December 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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💃 TIX SELLING FAST! Join CLDC for a night of revelry & camaraderie with a perfect pairing, folksinger/activist Carsie Blanton! Dance, laugh, remember the better world we work to create!
➡️ Friday, February 27th @ 6pm WOW Hall $20 – $50 sliding scale tickets
cldc.org/event/carsie-blanton-wow-hall/
Concert poster featuring Carsie Blanton, a woman with curly red hair wearing a pink top, smiling at the camera. The poster advertises a benefit concert for CLDC's Activist Defense Fund on February 27th at 6PM with guest Devon Sproule. Ticket prices are listed as sliding scale $20-50, or $10 with student ID. The poster includes a QR code in the top left corner, and a quote bubble saying 'IT'S NOT MY REVOLUTION IF I CAN'T DANCE TO IT' with an image of an older man speaking. The bottom shows logos for Civil Liberties Defense Center (cldc.org) and WOW Hall in Eugene, Oregon.
December 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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‼️FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Activists sue Trump admin over expedited regulations silencing ICE protests. Federal rules fast-tracked to chill free speech on public sidewalks near Eugene ICE office.

➡️ Read the full press release here: tinyurl.com/CLDCsuesFEDS
PRESS RELEASE: Activists Sue Trump Regime, Noem, and DHS, for Violating First Amendment Rights | Civil Liberties Defense Center
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December 6, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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📢 CLDC IS HIRING a Communications Manager!

Please visit cldc.org/jobs for all the information on how to apply!
CLDC job posting flyer with protest march background image. Header reads 'WE'RE HIRING!!' in light blue and 'CLDC is hiring a COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER' in yellow-green text. Three circular icons with requirements: location pin icon for 'Remote or in person position', pencil icon for 'Degree in communications, journalism, PR or equivalent', and raised fists icon for 'Experience in movement-aligned communications'. Yellow-green button states 'Apply Now' with arrow. Bottom text reads 'cldc.org/jobs'. CLDC logo (black crow silhouette with text 'Civil Liberties Defense Center') appears in bottom right corner. Background shows crowd of protesters holding signs at outdoor demonstration under blue sky with green stars as decorative elements.
December 5, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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🚨We're > 50% of the way to our $75k fundraising goal! To sweeten the pot, this Giving Tuesday~we're giving back to YOU. Donate between now & December 14th, you'll receive an invite to a special Off the Record virtual meet & greet with CLDC's Leadership Team. And if that wasn't sweet enough....
A silhouette of ravens gathering at dusk behind barbed wire fencing, with an orange-red sky. Text reads: "Just as ravens join in a conspiracy to plan a coordinated action, a committed donor has joined forces with CLDC to commit a MATCH of up to $20,000." Ravens are shown both perched and in flight against bare tree branches. CLDC logo appears in bottom right corner. Silhouettes of ravens in flight against a teal-green sky with bare tree branches. Text reads: "The assault on our civil liberties is worsening ~ with new cities being invaded by ICE and our community members being kidnapped every.single.day. BUT CLDC FIGHTS BACK. and we want you to join us." A raven in flight carrying red keys against a pale winter sky with evergreen trees silhouetted below. Text reads: "This Giving Tuesday, we're giving back to YOU. Every person who donates will not only have their funds matched you'll also get an invite to a special Off the Record sesh with our Leadership Team. Between now and December 14th ~ make your impact go twice as far. JOIN THE RESISTANCE. DONATE TODAY. cldc.org/donate"
November 30, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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📢 Announcing: Political Activists & Grand Juries

Grand juries are just one of many tools of state repression. Political movements must learn their history or be bound to repeat it. Check out CLDC's new primer now!

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Understanding Grand Juries: How they work and what to expect | Civil Liberties Defense Center
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November 22, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Lauren Regan & Matt Kellegrew explain the rights and risks of daring to dissent against an out of control federal agency and its authoritarian regime. Reinforce your understanding of your constitutional rights to assemble, speak & protest. 🧊

We've got your back! Register: tinyurl.com/protestice2025
Event flyer for a webinar titled "Your Rights to Protest ICE" scheduled for November 25, 4-6pm PST. The Civil Liberties Defense Center logo (a black crow on a skateboard in a circular badge) appears in the top left. The main text explains that CLDC attorneys Lauren Regan and Matt Kellegrew will discuss the rights and risks of protesting against ICE and its authoritarian regime, covering constitutional rights to assemble, speak and protest, and new federal regulations that curtail these first amendment rights. The tagline reads "Knowledge is Power! We've got your back!" A 3D illustration on the right shows a cartoon brown teddy bear holding a green book with a dove symbol and a megaphone, standing next to a melting ice cube. A QR code appears in the bottom left, and registration information directs people to tinyurl.com/protestice. The webinar is 90 minutes long with translation services available upon request.
November 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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HAPPENING THIS WEDNESDAY!! 💥 REGISTER TODAY!
tinyurl.com/ProtectURAssETS

💻 Join CLDC lawyers for important information on assets & activism!
Promotional flyer from Civil Liberties Defense Center featuring a pixel art cat mascot wearing armor. The title reads 'PROTECTING YOUR ASSET(S): a webinar for environmental & social justice activists' in bold red letters. The main text explains that when exercising constitutional rights, activists may face SLAPP suits, damage claims, court fines, restitution fees, or attorney fees, and the webinar will teach how to protect assets, eliminate debt through bankruptcy, and understand limits on government authority to seize assets. The event is scheduled for Nov. 12th 5-7pm PST. A QR code appears in the bottom right corner. the registration link at the bottom reads: tinyurl.com/protectURAssETS
November 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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🌩️ It's always darkest just before the light.

🤐 Fascism and state repression are on the rise. When dissent is under attack, we stand up and fight back. CLDC continues to defend those most at risk - and we need your help to stay in the fight.

🔑 Join us. Donate Today: givebutter.com/CLDCdefend25
A dramatic scene showing a black raven in flight carrying a red key in its talons against a stormy teal sky with dark clouds and a lightning bolt striking down. Silhouetted evergreen trees line the bottom of the image. White text at the top reads "It's always darkest just before the light..." The Civil Liberties Defense Center logo appears in the bottom left corner. Split composition showing two scenes. Top: A silhouetted tree with bare branches against a red and orange sunset sky, with a raven perched on barbed wire fencing and a flock of birds flying overhead. Bottom: Four black ravens on concrete ground behind chain-link fencing, with one holding a small red key. White text reads "We've been saying it for years: fascism and state repression are on the rise. But what do we do when dissent is under attack?" followed by "We stand up and fight back!" A black raven in flight carrying a red key against a misty, pale blue-green sky with soft clouds. Silhouetted evergreen trees and a flock of distant birds create depth in the background. Dark teal text at the top reads "When everyone feels like a target of the federal government..." Black text at the bottom states "CLDC continues to stand up & defend those who are most at risk." Black silhouettes of bare tree branches and flying ravens against a gradient sky of teal and pale yellow. In the foreground, silhouettes of ravens in flight among the branches, with one holding a small red key. White text reads "The assault on civil liberties is unprecedented – Will you stand up against fascism and abuse of power? We can't do this without you." and "Join the resistance." Bottom right shows "DONATE TODAY" and "cldc.org/donate" with the CLDC logo in the bottom left corner.
November 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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💥REGISTER TODAY!
tinyurl.com/ProtectURAss...

💻 Join CLDC lawyers for important information on assets & activism!
Promotional flyer from Civil Liberties Defense Center featuring a pixel art cat mascot wearing armor. The title reads 'PROTECTING YOUR ASSET(S): a webinar for environmental & social justice activists' in bold red letters. The main text explains that when exercising constitutional rights, activists may face SLAPP suits, damage claims, court fines, restitution fees, or attorney fees, and the webinar will teach how to protect assets, eliminate debt through bankruptcy, and understand limits on government authority to seize assets. The event is scheduled for Nov. 12th 5-7pm PST. A QR code appears in the bottom right corner.
November 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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👏 Congratulations to our founder, Lauren Regan, for being voted Best Lawyer by Eugene Weekly!

"Since the CLDC’s founding, Regan and her team have been instrumental in cases that shaped how activists are treated in the justice system."

eugeneweekly.com/2025/10/30/b...
Best Lawyer
1. Lauren Regan, Civil Liberties Defense Center, 1711 Willamette St., 541-687-9180, Cldc.org. 2. Cassie Peters, Cassie Peters Legal, 132 E. Broadway, 541-972-2769, CassiePeters.com. 3. Matt Watkins…
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October 30, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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🐺 Wolf Awareness Week (Oct. 19-25) is a time to reflect on the essential role wolves play in keeping ecosystems balanced & resilient.

📖 We encourage our supporters to stay informed on policy developments, and lend their voices to campaigns that safeguard wolves and the wild places they call home.
Wolf Awareness Week infographic featuring a howling gray wolf against a teal background with decorative wavy shapes. The design includes a 'Fun Fact' callout stating that a wolf's howl can carry over 10 miles in empty terrain. The main text explains that Wolf Awareness Week (October 19-25, 2025) is a time to reflect on the essential role wolves play in keeping ecosystems balanced and resilient.
October 24, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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🎵 Sadly, Carsie Blanton's benefit concert has been postponed after she spent 6 days detained by Israeli forces. Her team reports she’s been released and is recovering.

🎫 Wow Hall honoring all tickets for the future rescheduled date, or offering refunds wowhall.org

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Event postponed stamp overlaid on concert flyer featuring Carsie Blanton with curly hair and tattoos. Text reads: 'CARSIE BLANTON with guests Tyler Wade & Devon Sproule - Benefit concert for CLDC's Activist Defense Fund. October 12th @ 6PM, Sliding Scale Tix: $15-50, $10 with student id.' Quote bubble states 'THIS IS NOT MY REVOLUTION IF I CAN'T DANCE TO IT.' QR code in upper left corner. Bottom shows Civil Liberties Defense Center logo with crow and WOW Hall logo from Eugene, Oregon. Website: cldc.org
October 7, 2025 at 11:16 PM