Civil Liberties Defense Center
The Civil Liberties Defense Center (CLDC) is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Founded in 2003, it is made up of practicing public interest attorneys and organizers focused on defending civil rights, especially by representing activists exercising their constitutional rights, and confronting what may be perceived as political and legislative attacks on basic liberties.
The CLDC seeks to educate people regarding current threats to their constitutionally guaranteed rights and act as a legal resource for activists and legal workers. In particular, it claims to be a nationally recognized expert on the Patriot Act. People from the organization are often asked to speak about the Patriot Act's restrictions on people's rights and the domestic implications of the United States' "War on Terrorism."