(RE)Claim believes in the power of law to advance social and racial justice. We leverage legal tools in bold and creative ways to contribute to ending systemic discrimination.
We partner with grassroots groups, communities, organizations and movements, lifting up their voices and perspectives, to realize the principle of equality in practice.
Our legal strategies complement and enhance the impacts of classic strategies legislative advocacy, public education, communication and grassroots organizing increasing pressure for systemic change.
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Oral observations before the United Nations Committee against Torture Racial profiling in France constitutes cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment in violation of article 16 of the Convention against Torture
Identity checks
Discriminatory identity checks are a widespread and longstanding problem in France. They have serious consequences for victims, their families, communities and society as a whole.
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Criminalization and punishment
Discriminatory fixed penalty on-the-spot fines for pretty offenses are a rapidly growing problem in France, constituting a new form of discriminatory harassment by law enforcement.
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Civic space
Increasing restrictions on freedom of association and expression are hindering the work of many civil society groups in France advocating for economic, environmental, racial, and social justice.
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Law and society
The law and legal tools are powerful instruments to advance systemic change. Strategic litigation can directly impact laws, policies and practices through judicial rulings or enforceable settlements.
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