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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 1d

We are also demanding the release of Mohammed Ibrahim, a 16-year-old Palestinian American who has been detained unjustly by Israel for over 7 months. His uncle, Zeyad, was a part of last month’s trip to D.C. You can learn more about his story below. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

State department appoints official to handle case of American-Palestinian teen detained by Israel

Moves marks escalation in diplomatic efforts in case of Mohammed Ibrahim, 16, who is being held in an Israeli military prison

www.theguardian.com

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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 1d

Thank you to @alicesperi.bsky.social who joined us, @theimeu.bsky.social, and our courageous clients during our trip to DC three weeks ago to demand justice for our clients’ loved ones who were victims of Israeli violence. You can read more about the trip below. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

‘A club nobody wanted to be a part of’: Families of Americans killed by Israel face uphill climb to justice

Dozens of American citizens have been killed by Hamas and Israel – but the US government has taken a very different approach to the latter

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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 3d

Severed (2025) follows Mohamad Salah, a teen from Gaza who has lost his leg and survived 5 Israeli military assaults. His story reflects the thousands of Palestinians disabled by Israel’s ongoing #GazaGenocide. #Gaza #DisabilityJustice
Register: tinyurl.com/SevOct5

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: "Severed" Screening + Panel discussion. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Donkeysaddle Projects, New Disabled South, and Adalah Justice Project will launch a month-long campaign with a virtual screening of the new short documentary "Severed", followed by a discussion…

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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 3d

TODAY!

Join us and our partners for a virtual screening of Severed film + panel w/ protagonist Mohamad Salah from Donkeysaddle Projects, Dom Kelly from @newdisabledsouth.org, Sandra Tamari from @adalahjustice.bsky.social, & Jen Deerinwater from @crushcolonialism.bsky.social at 3pm ET.

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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 6d

... we will continue to speak truth to power — and we’re more committed than ever to protecting the right of all people and organizations to hold those in power accountable," Vince Warren, Executive Director

Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 6d

“The Trump administration’s campaign to silence nonprofits is a brazen assault on the First Amendment and the very fabric of democratic governance. The Center for Constitutional Rights stands shoulder to shoulder with our fellow defenders of justice: we will not be intimidated ...

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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 6d

We joined 3,700+ nonprofits who've signed a powerful letter condemning the Trump administration’s illegal attacks on civil society. We will not be intimidated or silenced.

READ: bit.ly/3700strong

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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 7d

Salary is commensurate with experience and subject to union collective bargaining agreement. The current salary range for this position is $92,212 to $104,326.

To learn more about the position, and how to apply, go to bit.ly/ccr-jobs. Applications are due October 8th, 12AM PST.

Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 7d

We will host a cohort of up to four Justice Fellows, starting in September 2026. This position requires a two-year commitment from September 2026 to September 2028. Justice Fellows may have the option of being hybrid or remote.

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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 7d

The Justice Fellowship is a two-year program for emerging lawyers who are interested in gaining both practical experience working on cutting-edge social justice litigation and a theoretical understanding of how legal advocacy can create social change.

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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 7d

📢 We're Hiring! Applications are open for the next cohort of Justice Fellows.

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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 8d

Update: This week our client Dr. Badar Khan Suri asked the court to reject the government’s attempts to re-detain him. Past ruling found no legitimate reason to detain Dr. Suri, doing so on the basis of "threat to foreign policy" is likely unconstitutional.
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Georgetown Scholar Dr. Badar Khan Suri Asks Appeals Court to Reject Government’s Bid to Re-Detain Him

Lower court found his detention likely unconstitutional

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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 8d

Earlier this month we joined 5 American families in DC to demand justice for loved ones killed by Israeli violence & freedom for Mohammed Ibrahim, detained since Feb. Now the State Dept is appointing a dedicated official for his case. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

State department appoints official to handle case of American-Palestinian teen detained by Israel

Moves marks escalation in diplomatic efforts in case of Mohammed Ibrahim, 16, who is being held in an Israeli military prison

www.theguardian.com

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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 9d

Oct marks 2 years of #GazaGenocide & is Disability Awareness Month.

Host screening of new doc Severed, following teenage amputee from Gaza, reflecting thousands of Palestinians disabled by Israel’s ongoing genocide. Register:
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#DisabilityJustice #Gaza

Register your October screening of Severed

October marks two years of of relentless genocide in Gaza, and is also national Disability Awareness Month. By organizing a screening of Severed during October, you will join Donkeysaddle Projects,…

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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 14d

To learn more about the role, and to apply, go to bit.ly/ccr-jobs. Applications are due October 22.

Jobs and Fellowships

What better way to get involved with the Center for Constitutional Rights than working here? We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off.

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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 14d

📢 We're Hiring! The application for our Technology Director role is now open. The role is based in NYC, hybrid, requiring 2-3 days onsite. The salary range for the position is $138,332 to $188,591.

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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 14d

Learn more about actions taking place by following @deathpenaltyaction.bsky.social

Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 15d

And here: www.phadp.org/execution-al...

EXECUTION ALERT – GEOFFREY TODD WEST – 09.25.25 – Project Hope to Abolish the Death Penalty

Alabama has set 9.25.25 as the execution date for

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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 15d

You can take action to stop Mr. West’s execution by signing the following petition here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...

Stop the Execution of Geoffrey West

Geoffrey West faces execution in Alabama on September 25, 2025, even though the victim's son is asking the the execution not take place If carried out, it would be the nation’s eighth execution by…

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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 15d

Read more here: deathpenaltyinfo.org/victims-fami...

Victims’ Families in Kirk and Berry Cases Cite Religious Reasons for Opposition to the Death Penalty | Death Penalty Information Center

Murder victims’ family members hold a wide range of views about what justice means. For some, the death penalty holds the promise of closure,...

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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 15d

Execution is NOT what those most directly impacted in this case want or need for healing or justice. Mr. Berry has said: “I don’t want anyone to exact revenge … what is being done in my name is not what I need or want.” There is still time for the state to change course.

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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 15d

Execution by “nitrogen hypoxia” is death by suffocation by which members of an execution team place a mask over the person’s face and pump pure nitrogen gas, which deprives the brain and body of oxygen.

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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 15d

If carried out, this would be Alabama’s fifth execution this year. Mr. West would be killed by nitrogen gas, a method Alabama only began using last year.

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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 15d

Last week ADOC denied Mr. Berry’s request to meet with Mr. West before execution. ADOC stated that “[a]s victims of Mr. West’s crimes…” Mr. Berry could not meet with Mr. West—the only right that the state of Alabama allows the victim is to witness Mr. West’s death.

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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 15d

“I know my mother and what she would want. She wouldn’t want this.” Instead, what he wants is to meet Mr. West to tell him, “I love you … God loves you. My mother would love you, because we forgive you.”

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