The CCR

The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) is a pioneering non-profit legal and educational organization established in 1966, dedicated to harnessing the power of law to advocate for social change. CCR focuses on safeguarding the rights enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The organization engages in various impactful projects, including tackling issues such as corporate human rights abuses, discriminatory policing, mass incarceration, and government surveillance.

CCR employs creative legal strategies and grassroots advocacy to support marginalized communities, ensuring their voices are heard. They actively pursue litigation, exemplified by their landmark lawsuits against unlawful practices, such as the Floyd case against racial profiling in New York City. Committed to shaping the future of human rights lawyering, CCR offers training for the next generation of movement lawyers. Through their comprehensive approach, CCR remains a vital ally in the pursuit of justice, empowering communities and challenging systemic injustices across the globe.