First nationwide training program established to equip attorneys with advanced strategies for combating institutional overreach. 672 attorneys from 49 states complete intensive 2-week training on constitutional defense, strategic litigation, and resistance methodologies, supported by federal funding …
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A pivotal national summit convened state attorneys general, civil liberties organizations, and constitutional litigation experts to develop a sophisticated, coordinated legal strategy for challenging institutional capture through synchronized legal actions across federal and state jurisdictions.
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In a significant move to preserve institutional integrity, career diplomats and foreign service officers formalized enhanced internal resistance and preservation mechanisms in response to potential political disruptions. Building on the historical ‘dissent channel’ established in 1971, …
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On April 22, 1975, the Senate formally established the Church Committee to investigate systematic abuses by U.S. intelligence agencies. Led by Senator Frank Church, the committee exposed unprecedented violations of constitutional rights by the CIA, NSA, and FBI, including illegal surveillance of …
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