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Civil Liberties
Legal organizations focused on protecting civil liberties. Civil liberties are freedoms guaranteed to citizens in the constitution of the country or state. For instance, in the United States, the Bill of Rights guarantees certain freedoms to its citizens. The organizations in this category seek to protect these guaranteed freedoms.
Sites in Civil Liberties
The Madison Society for Law and Policy
Organization of law students, professors, lawyers and others, seeking to restore to American law a steadfast commitment to upholding the rights, liberties and dignity of people.
Center for First Amendment Rights
Offers educational programs on the First Amendment to Connecticut schools.
The Thomas Paine Project
U.S. organization advocates repeal of marijuana laws, drug testing laws, 21-year old drinking age, PATRIOT Act. Discussion of government overreaching.
National Limited English Proficiency Advocacy Task Force
Legislative updates, case law, discussions and advocacy for people with limited English ability.
Queensland Council for Civil Liberties
Features a searchable database of topical documents, aims, office bearers, membership information.
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
Minority Advocacy. Focuses on Voting Rights, Education, Housing, Lending, Employment, and Public Policy. Contains press releases, links, and job opportunities.
Canadian Civil Liberties Association
Lobbying and law-reform, non-profit, non-government organization dealing with issues of fundamental civil liberties and human rights that affect those who live all across Canada.
Bill of Rights Defense Committee
Massachusetts organization opposes PATRIOT Act and encourages communities to pass resolutions banning violations of civil liberties. History of PATRIOT Act and resolutions that have been passed.
New South Wales,Australia Council for Civil Liberties
Issues, news, events, and publications, and how to file a complaint. Features letters written by prominent citizens about civil liberties.
National Obscenity Law Center
Contains some definitions and justifications for obscenity laws, but the primary purpose of this site is to sell their journal. Some pages under construction.
Rights and Freedoms Coalition
Educates the public about rights and freedoms in the U.S. and provides legal assistance in special cases. Current headlines and contact information only.
Sui Juris
Community helping each other with land rights, civil rights, taxation rights, freedom of speech rights, and any other inherent right. |
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