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MAKING SURE YOU KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

We offer legal trainings to empower individuals and communities to take action.

DEFENDING THE DEFENDERS

We provide free legal representation to those who need it most.

CONNECTING ATTORNEYS AND EXPERTS WITH COMMUNITIES

We help make connections that strengthen and sustain movements.

DEVELOPING MOVEMENT RESOURCES

We create and share movement-oriented materials related to legal defense.

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What is Climate Defense Project?

Frontline communities need lawyers. Climate Defense Project helps to fill a gap in the legal landscape by supporting water protecters, land defenders, and other community-led campaigns with movement-aligned legal representation, advice, resources, and referrals.

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Percentage of American attorneys practicing full-time in the legal aid or public defender sectors

152

Number of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) filed by the fossil fuel industry from 2012-2022

433

Percentage increase in individuals jailed in pre-trial detention between 1970 and 2015

Latest News

December 4, 2024

Remaining Charge Against Elbit Defendant Dismissed

In Updates

October 29, 2024

Dartmouth Trial Media Coverage

In Press, Updates

Kevin Engel and Roan Wade, Dartmouth students arrested at a Palestine solidarity encampment last fall, returned to court today.

October 15, 2024

Kira to Speak on “5 Questions” Webinar Tomorrow

In Updates

Tune in tomorrow -- Wednesday, October 16 -- at 7 Eastern for a webinar on how to practice solidarity, hosted by the Community Justice Exchange.

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