Center for Constitutional Rights
Civic and Social OrganizationsNew York, United States51-200 Employees
The Center for Constitutional Rights, based in New York City, New York, is a nonprofit organization in the civic and social sector focused on civil and human rights through litigation, advocacy, and strategic communications. Founded in 1966, it addresses oppressive power structures that affect marginalized communities, including structural racism, gender oppression, economic inequity, and governmental overreach. It pursues legal action alongside advocacy and public messaging to challenge rights violations and advance justice. Its work centers on communities facing threats to fundamental rights, offering legal avenues and communications strategies to strengthen those communities and shift public narratives. Positioned at the intersection of litigation and policy advocacy, CCR aims to transform laws, policies, and discourse to achieve systemic change. A recent development includes launching Sweet Tea with Transparency in 2024, an open records resource for movements in the South.