May 4, 2023

Prosecutor Drops Remaining Charge Against Winona LaDuke in Shell River Seven Case

By CDP

On Thursday, a Wadena County prosecutor dismissed the last remaining misdemeanor charge in the criminal case against the co-founder and former Executive Director of Honor the Earth.

May 1, 2023

Line 3 Water Protector Found Not Guilty in Pennington County

By CDP

A jury acquitted CDP attorney Claire Glenn's client on a misdemeanor obstruction charge in April.

April 22, 2023

Minnesota Judge Dismisses Charges Against Winona LaDuke

By CDP

On Tuesday, District Court judge Leslie M. Metzen dismissed the criminal case against Indigenous leader and activist Winona LaDuke.

April 3, 2023

Connection as Security Culture

By CDP

We can't build a movement out of strangers.

March 3, 2023

Alex to Speak on Upcoming Panels

By CDP

Alex will speak about climate activists and the necessity defense as part of a roundtable conversation next Tuesday.

February 27, 2023

Podcast: Kira & Claire Speak About Legal Self-Defense

By CDP

CDP staff attorneys Kira Kelley and Claire Glenn gave a legal self-defense training today on the Vermont Movement News podcast.

February 7, 2023

Welcoming Claire Glenn & Kira Kelley

By CDP

We are thrilled to announce that Claire Glenn and Kira Kelley have joined Climate Defense Project as staff attorneys.

February 6, 2023

Troy Horton Charges Dismissed

By CDP

Climate activist Troy Horton will not stand trial in Tempe Municipal Court this week, following the prosecutor's dismissal of charges against him.

November 20, 2022

Press Round-Up

By CDP

CDP's work to support university divestment campaigns and advance the climate necessity defense has received mention in a number of recent articles and interviews.

October 12, 2022

We’re Hiring!

By CDP

Climate Defense Project (CDP) is seeking a full-time staff attorney to support its criminal defense and fossil fuel divestment programs, and to develop new programs in alignment with CDP’s mission, philosophy, and capacity.