Directory of Civil Liberties Resources

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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.

Subcategories

• American Civil Liberties Union

Resources in This Category

• Bill of Rights Defense Committee

  http://www.bordc.org/
  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.

• Canadian Civil Liberties Association

  http://www.ccla.org/
  A non-profit, non-government law-reform organization dealing with issues of fundamental civil liberties and human rights that affect those who live in Canada.

• Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

  http://www.lawyerscommittee.org/
  Minority Advocacy. Focuses on Voting Rights, Education, Housing, Lending, Employment, and Public Policy. Contains press releases, links, and job opportunities.

• New South Wales Council for Civil Liberties

  http://www.nswccl.org.au/
  Issues, news, events, and publications, and how to file a complaint. Features letters written by prominent citizens about civil liberties.

• Queensland Council for Civil Liberties

  http://www.qccl.org.au/
  Features a searchable database of topical documents, aims, office bearers, membership information.

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