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On the Extrajudicial Killing of al-Zawahiri

August 2, 2022

August 2, 2022, New York – In response to the U.S. government’s extrajudicial killing of Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, the Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement: More...

Transgender Woman Continues Fight for Transfer from Male Prison Where She Faces Repeated Sexual Assault

February 23, 2022

Georgia prison officials refuse to protect Ashley Diamond despite repeated sexual assaults and sexual harassment February 23, 2022, Macon, GA– Ashley Diamond , a Black transgender woman held in a men...

In Major Victory Against Secretive Right-Wing Group Behind Nationwide Copycat Legislation, Court Rules Groups May Pursue Lawsuit Against Arizona Lawmakers Who Attended Closed-Door ALEC Meetings

February 15, 2022

Suit with national implications says lawmakers violated Arizona’s Open Meeting Law when they attended closed corporate conference February 15, 2022, Phoenix, AZ – Today, the Arizona Court of Appeals...

Descendants Can Pursue Challenge to Illegal Rezoning in Environmental Racism Case, Louisiana Court Rules

December 16, 2021

San Francisco ‘Green’ Investor Christopher James relying on decades-old, corrupt rezoning to build massive grain terminal that would threaten health and safety of Black community Watch a short video...

Trans Activist Secures Groundbreaking Reforms to New York City Homeless Shelter System

November 30, 2021

November 30, 2021, New York — A trans woman’s legal battle against the New York City Department of Homeless Services has ended with major reforms to how transgender people experiencing homelessness...

New Evidence Reveals Georgia Prison Officials Refused to Investigate Transgender Woman’s Reports of Repeated Sexual Assault

November 23, 2021

Facing Increasing Danger, Ashley Diamond Demands Transfer Out of Male Prison November 23, 2021, Macon, GA – Today, Ashley Diamond, a Black transgender woman, submitted new evidence to the court...

Descendants Project Sues Parish to Invalidate Old Corrupt Zoning Ordinance That Threatens the Health and Safety of Black Historic Community

November 9, 2021

Billionaire Investor Chris James, hailed as a green hero, is behind project seeking to make use of an old zoning ordinance shrouded in corruption that threatens the health, culture, and very...

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the Center for Constitutional Rights Stands in Solidarity

October 11, 2021

October 11, 2021 — In recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement: From our offices on occupied Lenape territory in lower Manhattan, we...

Resumption of ICC Investigation Into Afghanistan, While Welcome, Should Not Exclude Groups of Victims or Crimes Within Court's Jurisdiction

September 28, 2021

September 28, 2021 – Yesterday, the ICC Prosecutor announced that he had requested to resume the investigation into international crimes in the Afghanistan situation and that he would be focusing on...

International Criminal Court Shutters Investigation Into U.S. Torture

September 27, 2021

Prosecutor Seeks to Move Forward With Investigation Against Only Taliban, Islamic State-Khorasan Province September 27, 2021—Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan of the International Criminal Court (ICC) this...

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Press Releases

On the Extrajudicial Killing of al-Zawahiri

Transgender Woman Continues Fight for Transfer from Male Prison Where She Faces Repeated Sexual Assault

In Major Victory Against Secretive Right-Wing Group Behind Nationwide Copycat Legislation, Court Rules Groups May Pursue Lawsuit Against Arizona Lawmakers Who Attended Closed-Door ALEC Meetings

Descendants Can Pursue Challenge to Illegal Rezoning in Environmental Racism Case, Louisiana Court Rules

Trans Activist Secures Groundbreaking Reforms to New York City Homeless Shelter System

New Evidence Reveals Georgia Prison Officials Refused to Investigate Transgender Woman’s Reports of Repeated Sexual Assault

Descendants Project Sues Parish to Invalidate Old Corrupt Zoning Ordinance That Threatens the Health and Safety of Black Historic Community

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the Center for Constitutional Rights Stands in Solidarity

Resumption of ICC Investigation Into Afghanistan, While Welcome, Should Not Exclude Groups of Victims or Crimes Within Court's Jurisdiction

International Criminal Court Shutters Investigation Into U.S. Torture

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