Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law
The Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law (CHRCL) is a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1983 by lawyer Peter Schey with the mission of protecting and furthering the human and civil rights of immigrants, refugees, and other marginalized communities through nationwide class action litigation and activism. Overview The Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law was founded in 1983 by Peter Schey, a lawyer with a passion for social justice. The initial focus was on providing legal services to Central American refugees who were fleeing civil wars and political persecution in their home countries. As CHRCL's work expanded, CHRCL began to take on a broader range of issues related to human rights and constitutional law. Today, the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law is a leading advocacy organization that works to protect and further the rights of immigrants, refugees, and other marginalized communities. Their work includes litigation, policy advocacy, and community education, with a focus on issues such as immigration reform, the rights of detained immigrants, and the protection of children's rights. CHCRL is the only non-governmental organization in the country permitted to inspect every detention site where children are detained for